Now that we've had a break in the rain, moles are busy fixing collapsed runs. All this rain has caused erosion problems on some properties, including mine, where heavy runoff finds its way into a tunnel system and flows downhill, eroding the ground as it goes. I've got at least one more in the yard, evidenced by mound building and a "fixed" run. The harpoon trap is set and ready to go.
2 moles in a day! The 2nd was caught in the same run as 2 others about a week ago. This fellow was big! That makes 6 in 2007.
Keep in mind with mole trapping that as summer progresses, and it begins to dry out, earthworms and other insects that make up the mole's diet will move deeper into the soil profile. Mole's tunneling activity will become less apparent and might make trapping more difficult. So, identify major runway tunnels now and keep trapping.
I'm under no illusion that I will eliminate them from my yard. A vacuum needs to be filled. But, I can dramatically reduce their tunneling activity and keep them from killing young plants in flower beds and reduce twisted ankles in the lawn!
