6/24/2023 0 Comments Cinch trapsDug out tunnel a bit more and diameter was a good 3.5-4 inches wide! I tried to reset the trap but alas it was too hard for me, plus I was scared of it frankly! Next two active tunnels also produced same results, sprung.no gopher caught. First attempt on an active open hole resulted in a sprung trap with no gopher caught. You will need to dig around and find the alternative tunnel that the animal is using and set a trap in that tunnel as well. What am I doing wrong?Īnswer- The animal is getting around the trap, or the animal is using a different tunnel that leads to the same mound. Question- I set two traps one in each direction, and the animals covered them with dirt, and the trap wasn't sprung. Make sure the jaws are not resting at a bend in the tunnel, because then the animal can get around the trap as well. It is better to get a slightly larger trap than your tunnel size than too small. The jaws of the trap when set, should fit snug into the tunnel. That is where you will be putting the trap. The Cinch mole and gopher traps are of different sizes and the proper trap is critical for your success.Īnswer- Find the tunnel, which means digging down past the mound and get to the tunnel that is parallel to the surface. Identifying you activity is important to achieve control. Gophers will have a lower mounding of soil in a horse shoe shape many times you may see an open hole in the center of the activity. Moles will also leave a raised tunnel system just below the sod. Moles will have a perfect mound of soil very seldom will you see any open holes. Second, let’s look at your above ground activity. Take a good look around your area to identify the food source. Gophers on the other hand, eat vegetation, roots and grasses. First, let’s look at the food source moles eat bugs, grubs, and worms. If they get around the trap they can push the dirt onto the plates which will set off the trap.Īnswer- There are several ways to identify what you have working in your yard. That way you know they won't be able to get around your trap. When you set the trap get a long dowel or stick and make sure the tunnel is straight, long and really cleared out. 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 individual packaged trap: contains a flag to go with the trap and a instructional brochure.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.
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