
Thoughts?Īnswer- Sometimes when you set the trap, if there is a bend in the tunnel the mole can get by and then can set the trap from the back and will back fill the hole with dirt. Question- I received the mole traps, followed the directions, overnight the trap was sprung and I pulled the trap out it was empty. Traps and tractors do not work well together. Always remove all traps from the area when doing ground maintenance. Using flags to mark your set is a great idea, especially when setting several sets. Predator (mostly dogs and cats) scent will alert moles and gophers to danger and they will plug the trap. This process will eliminate any scent on the trap. If you think your trap has the scent from a predator you should clean them with soap and water and lightly spray with CINCH Maintenance Spray. In the event you have concerns about the open hole, just put a bucket or a small piece of wood over the hole leaving room for air movement. This making the effectivness exact to getting rid of the gopher and mole.Įach Kit contains flags to go with the traps, a tunneling tool, gloves, maintenance spray and instructional DVD.Īfter you have set your Cinch traps leave the hole open, air movement is important.

With the studies done we can judge the distance from the trigger to the cinch end, so the rodent is in the trap when they go to push the dirt and plug the opening. This easy to use trap makes removal of gophers and moles a Cinch. Then open the cinch arm up and slide the trap out of the tunnel, leaving the gopher or mole in the tunnel. When the trap goes off it will give a clear visual with the spring arm sticking up in the air. Leave the tunnel open to draw the gopher or mole to the trap. Activate the trap and place the cinch arm in the tunnel system. Making sure the tunnel is exposed and debree free.

Use a spade shovel or tunneling tool to remove the top soil and the plug of dirt from the mole or gopher hole. Lawns, Gardens, Sports Fields, Golf Courses, Ranches, Farm landsįind the fresh mound or trail.
