Mole trap VOLEX galvanised with handle

VoleX (Yakee) mole trap, galvanised, equipped with two tension brackets on the top. Thanks to the sturdy tension brackets, the trap is easier to set.

How do you place a mole trap?

Moles first create a so-called ring tunnel around the plot. The mole keeps using this tunnel to move around. From the ring tunnel, the mole makes runs in different directions, allowing it to move further into the plot. The mole will use the runs regularly, which is why this is a suitable place to set a mole trap. You can check whether a run is active by pressing it closed and checking the next day to see whether the mole has reopened it.

Place the mole trap in a straight section of run, preferably as close to the ring tunnel as possible. If the runs are too deep, place the trap in the ring tunnel instead.

Carefully open the tunnel and then remove all loose soil. Place the trap in the opening and check whether it can close easily. Then set the mole trap and place it in the tunnel. If necessary, test whether the trap can close easily.
Always place the set trap with the adjustment pin on the top, at an angle in the tunnel so that the adjustment plate is positioned at about a 135-degree angle. Seal off the opening by sprinkling some loose soil between the trap and cover the whole thing with, for example, pieces of sod or leaves.

Check the mole trap daily! Remove any captured mole as soon as possible and always put the trap back immediately. This is because the tunnels are often used by multiple moles. No mole caught after three days? Then the tunnel is almost certainly no longer in use. Check other tunnels for activity and move the trap to a tunnel that is still being visited. After use, always clean the mole trap thoroughly with a stiff brush and store it in a dry place.

Moles have a very keen sense of smell, so it is wise to wear gloves when handling and placing mole traps. In general, a plot has a maximum of 15 moles per hectare. In some cases, this can even rise to 25 to 30 moles.