Title: How to Trap Moles (DIY) | Family Handyman
Headings: How to Trap Moles
How to Trap Moles
Two simple mole trapping methods will solve the problem
Stop moles by trapping them
Common mole
Setting Mole Traps
Required Tools for this Mole Trapping Project

Content: The population density of moles is generally no more than three per acre, so catching even one might take care of the problem. Setting Mole Traps
Livetrapping by setting a deep bucket under an active tunnel is sometimes effective. To set up a live trap, dig a hole at the tunnel deep enough to set a 2- to 5-gallon bucket below the level of the tunnel. Pack the dirt around the edge of the bucket for trapping moles, then cover the hole with sod or plywood so you can check the hole daily. The mole will fall in, and then you can take it to a new location. However, the most effective, time-tested mole trapping method is to set up a spring-loaded prong or choker-loop trap that is activated when the mole pushes against it. For the spring trap, flatten an area of the tunnel slightly bigger than the base of the trap and set the trap over it. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to arm the trap, then cover it with a 5-gallon bucket to keep kids and pets away. Remove it and the mole after it’s been triggered, or try a different tunnel if it hasn’t been triggered after several days. Whether you set up a live or a spring-loaded trap, the first step in mole trapping is to locate the active tunnels.