Title: Gopher and Mole Control | Pesticide Research Institute
Headings: Gopher and Mole Control
Gopher and Mole Control
Think you’ve got a gopher or mole?
Preventing Gopher and Mole Infestations
Create Barriers
Promote Natural Predators
Low Impact Approaches
Benefits of Using Traps
Common Gopher Traps
Common Mole Traps
Rodenticides
Potential Consequences of Using Rodenticides
Recognize that when you use rodenticides, you should be ready to deal with these potential consequences:
Precautions to Take When Using Rodenticides
If you determine that rodenticides are necessary, take these precautionary steps to reduce the potential for adverse effects:
Rodenticides Comparison
Non-Anticoagulant Rodenticides
Regulatory Updates on Rodenticides
References and Additional Resources

Content: Common Mole Traps
Trap Type
Description
Cinch Trap
Pinchers close tightly around the mole’s neck when the trap is triggered. Scissor Trap
Scissor-like jaws close firmly across the runway, one pair on either side of the trigger pan. The two “U” shaped jaws connected with a hinge snap shut on the mole as it passes through. Harpoon Trap
When the mole pushes up on the trigger pan, a spring is released and sharp spikes impale it. Works well for surface mounds. Choker Loop Trap
This trap has a loop that will tighten around the mole when it travels down its tunnel in either direction. Pit Trap
A bucket with the rim level with the bottom of the tunnel and board placed above to block out light can serve as a live trap. The mole will fall in and be caught. Please read our comments on the use of live traps. Always use pest-specific traps and follow the provided instructions when setting your traps.