A good trap for catching moles is one that

A good trap for catching moles is one that

• A. Is placed in open bare soil
• B. Is properly set with a soil obstruction to block the runway
• C. Uses bait on the surface
• D. Is left unattended for 24 hours

Answer: (B)

Intercepting an active mole run with a trap that’s set in the tunnel and then blocking that runway is essential. When you place the trap in a main tunnel and pack soil to block the runway ahead of it, the mole is forced to push through the trap as it moves, ensuring the trigger is activated. This targeted setup exploits the mole’s underground travel pattern and makes capture much more reliable than trapping in open bare soil or relying on surface bait. Leaving the trap unattended for a day doesn’t help because the mole may move on, the trap could be damaged or mis-triggered, and you won’t know if it’s working.

Intercepting an active mole run with a trap that’s set in the tunnel and then blocking that runway is essential. When you place the trap in a main tunnel and pack soil to block the runway ahead of it, the mole is forced to push through the trap as it moves, ensuring the trigger is activated. This targeted setup exploits the mole’s underground travel pattern and makes capture much more reliable than trapping in open bare soil or relying on surface bait. Leaving the trap unattended for a day doesn’t help because the mole may move on, the trap could be damaged or mis-triggered, and you won’t know if it’s working.