Find the active tunnel
Identify fresh gopher activity and use the probe tool to locate the active main runway between fresh mounds.
GetGophers.com Instructions
Trapping Instructions
Choose the pest you are dealing with. Select Gopher Trapping or Mole Trapping to view only the videos and written instructions for that system.
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Trap Systems
Gopher and mole instructions
Gopher system
Gopher Trapping
Start by locating the active main runway. Correct tunnel location and trap placement are the foundation of a successful set.
Gopher video guide
Gopher Trap Setting Procedure
Watch the trap setting procedure first, then use the written steps below as your field reference.
Open and prepare the runway
Expose the tunnel carefully and clear loose soil so the trap can sit correctly in the gopher's natural travel path.
Set the trap
Position the trap in the active tunnel as demonstrated in the video. Correct alignment and placement matter more than bait.
Close the opening
Finish the set without leaving unnecessary light or an open disturbance around the runway.
Check and reset
Check your traps regularly. After a catch or new activity, reset the trap or move to the next active runway.
Mole system
Mole Trapping
GetGophers.com carries two different mole trap systems. Watch the correct setup video for the trap you are using before completing the field procedure.
World's Best Mole Traps
Trap Setting Procedure
See the complete field setup for the World's Best Mole Traps. Two traps are used for one complete set, facing opposite directions in the tunnel.
Mole Master
Mole Master Trap Setting
Watch how to prepare and set the Mole Master correctly. One Mole Master makes one complete set and can catch a mole traveling from either direction.
World's Best Mole Traps
2 traps = 1 complete set
Place the pair facing opposite directions because the mole can approach from either side of the run.
Mole Master
1 trap = 1 complete set
The Mole Master is designed to catch a mole traveling from either direction through the active run.
Step by step
Mole Trap Field Procedure
Use these field steps with the setup video for the specific trap you are using.
Locate an active tunnel
Find a straight, active mole tunnel. Look along house foundations, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, or landscape edging.
Open the tunnel
Using a serrated trowel, remove a section of soil from the top of the active tunnel so the run is exposed cleanly.
Clear loose soil
Remove loose soil from the exposed tunnel openings. A clean tunnel helps prevent obstructions around the trap.
Set the trap
Set the trap according to the video for your specific model before placing it into the active tunnel.
Position the trap correctly
Seat the trap in the active run as demonstrated for the model you are using, keeping the trigger area clear.
Test for obstructions
Before finishing the set, make sure soil, roots, or debris will not prevent the trap from operating correctly.
Reset after testing
If you cycle or test the trap during setup, return it to the correct armed position before finishing the set.
Finish the tunnel opening
Back fill around the set with clean soil or peat moss where appropriate and prevent unnecessary light or air from entering the run.
Check the set
Inspect the trap regularly for activity. Follow the model-specific video when checking or rearming the trap.
Move if the run is inactive
If no activity occurs within 48 hours, move the trap to another active location.
Field Knowledge
Pro Tips
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Use the right video
World's Best Mole Traps and the Mole Master use different set configurations. Follow the video for the trap in your hand.
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Move inactive sets
If no activity occurs within 48 hours, move the trap to a new active location.
