Title: Moles Management Guidelines--UC IPM
Headings: 
How to Manage Pests
Pests in Gardens and Landscapes
Moles
IDENTIFICATION AND BIOLOGY
LEGAL STATUS
MANAGEMENT
REFERENCES
PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Content: Once you have controlled damage, establish a system to monitor for reinfestation. Several methods of control are available, but no single method has proven fail-proof, so it may be necessary to use a combination of techniques. Trapping
Trapping is the most universally applicable and dependable method of mole control. Several different kinds of mole traps are available at hardware stores, nurseries, or directly from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that the best mole traps differ from those for pocket gophers; very few traps are effective for both animals. Understanding mole behavior helps improve the efficacy of trapping. To be effective, the trap must be set to catch the mole underground. When a mole's sensitive snout encounters a foreign object in the burrow, the mole is likely to plug off that portion and dig around or under the object. Therefore, traps should be set to straddle or encircle the tunnel or be suspended above it.