Title: Star Nosed Mole
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Star Nosed Mole
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Setting Traps for Star Nosed Moles
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Content: Setting Traps for Star Nosed Moles
Traps are an option, but that still leaves the homeowner with the problem of cleanup and disposal. Live traps leave the homeowner with the problem of how to get rid of the live mole after it’s caught. In some states, animal relocation is prohibited (with good reason), so check local and state regulations. Moles will have their litters anytime from mid-March into May; trapping in the early spring (late February to early March) can eliminate pregnant females, effectively nipping in the bud what would be a greater mole problem later. Where you place the trap is critical to your success in trapping. You’ll want to place your mole trap near active mole feeding tunnels (that is, the shallower of the two types of tunnel described above). Active runs can be located by stepping down the run, marking the location (say, with a ribbon tied to a stake), and checking to see if the tunnel is reopened within 24 to 48 hours. Permanent or deeper tunnels will be the most productive trap locations since these tunnels may be used several times daily. To identify main runways in a yard or area, look for constantly reopened tunnels that follow a generally straight line or that appear to connect two mounds or two feeding areas (branching tunnels).