Mole Trap Scissor 2 Pack, Upgraded Mole Traps for Lawns That Kill Best, Galvanized Steel Mole Killer, Easy Step Setup

I purchased these traps as I had a mole that was pretty consistently digging some hills in my front lawn. I wasn't excited about killing the mole but I was at the end of my rope with tolerating the destruction. I placed the trap in an active tunnel that I knew the mole was using pretty frequently. My soil is more sandy, loamy dirt so it was very easy to get the trap in the ground and set. You will want to put these on an active tunnel to ensure the highest changes of catching the mole. I had the trap out for about 3-4 days before I caught the mole. The trap is easy to set - just place your foot on the bar and push down on it to open the trip and set the spring mechanism. The trap is very sturdy and heavyweight. It is strong in terms of clamp force and the mechanism springs quickly. This is designed to be an instant kill trap that reduces the mole's suffering. I caught one and it looks like he didn't suffer long. I would definitely recommend these, and the price point is understandable given its construction and durability. It was a bit difficult to reopen the trap but I was being very careful about touching the mole so I made it a little harder on myself. All in all, very solid purchase and experience. Will definitely use these again if I catch another mole causing problems.

I was skeptical, but these BEASTS do exactly what they're supposed to. One thing to note is the instructions they come with MUST BE READ. Do not just go for it. Moles aren't like mice where you can just bait them. You need to figure out how their tunnels run, and if you're lucky enough to learn how to spot their worm trap areas, you've got it. So there's a little learning curve that has NOTHING to do with the traps themselves. But I caught the big boy within one day of setting up three. I wasn't sure how many I had, but generally expect about one mole per acre. They can be very territorial, but because of how extensive they can make their tunnels it might take a little learning to figure out your placement. I suggest buying at least 4 total if you have a full acre, but it's NOT the trap's issue because trust me, THEY DESTROY ALL MOLE LIFE. I was pretty impressed. Definitely recommend, and great customer service because one of my traps was faulty upon arrival. I know people like to try to be nice to pests sometimes, but for moles unless you're going to excavate and relocate, killing is really the only thing that will succeed. They can dig down up to 4', sometimes more, and their tunnel systems can be very extensive. Do what you need to, and do it now, buy these traps and DESTROY ALL MOLES.

What: "Upgraded Mole Trap Scissor, Mole Traps for Lawns That Kill Best, Easy Step Setup" (just one) Why: I struggled with moles tearing up my yard, killing my grass, and damaging my landscaping. I already tried reducing their food source (put down beneficial nematodes), repelling them with some electronic, solar-powered stakes, and deterring them with a castor oil based solution applied to the tunnels, mounds, and throughout the area they were most active. While it seemed like there was some change by doing those three things, after about two months of trying, the moles continued to cause more damage than I could overlook. Pros: - It actually works, just be patient and move the trap every 8-12 hours until you get your target - Steel construction is durable Cons: - The "base plate" bar pivots making it easy for the trap to slant to one side or the other when stepping on the trap to set it. - When stepping on the trap to set it, it usually presses into the ground too far (the base plate is a bit low) which puts too much pressure on the trigger plate causing the trap to go off immediately or shortly after setting it. - The springs are very stiff which can make removing the mole after the trap has gone off a bit tricky. It will be difficult to do if you don't have good hand strength. Notes: What worked for me to set the trap was: 1. Press the disengaged trap into the tunnel as far as I could by hand (so the jaws open across the tunnel, not parallel with it). 2. Step on the trap to set it while trying to keep it from slanting off to one side or the other until it is set. 3. While still holding the set trap with my foot, hold the trap engaged with my hands before removing my foot. 4. With my hands, center the trap back up and then pull the trap slightly up until the trigger plate can move a little by hand with light contact with the ground/grass. 5. Slowly let go of the trap and wait 8-12 hours before moving it. Overall: This trap absolutely works if you are patient and moving the trap around to different tunnels 2-3 times a day. There were several occasions where the mole would just go around the trap and a few times where the trap went off without a mole passing by (probably due to the trap being pressed too far into the ground). After 2-3 days of moving the trap around, I was successful in getting the first mole. I then waited several days to see how things went. Then a second mole started tearing up the same landscaping the first one did so I set the trap again. After just 2 days, I got it. If you have already tried multiple other methods to try and get the moles out of your yard, then I can recommend this trap. However, I don't believe this should be your first option and highly encourage trying other methods first.

Excellent trap worked as advertised and caught the pest within a few hours. Repellent and other chemical solutions did NOT work. The user videos and testimonials were accurate showing functionality and ease of use. I saved money versus pest control. The jagged edge design seemed to work well. Shipping needs to faster and the manufacturer should put stickers on the packaging and perhaps on the unit itself so people know that they should use gloves to handle the device in order to minimize human scent. Overall, this was a good solution for stopping the lawn damage that was starting to get out of control as this pest was busy creating tunnels everywhere.

Had a rather sudden mole infestation in my 2 acres of lawn. Had the spike plunger trap, still haven't caught one with it. These were expensive but had to try something new. Ended up buying 6 of these traps, 2 of a different brand scissor trap, a gopher hawk, and a 16-pack of those spring wire traps. It's all about placement. Been moving them around every 24 hours between different runs for the last few weeks and have caught 16 with these scissor traps. Have had about 12 go off without catching one, but that's part of physics. How soft the ground is has an impact. They say to set it while it's in the ground, but I've been setting them above ground then placing them to minimize the soil disturbance. Makes it more likely that dirt/grass blocks it from closing all the way, but when I set them in ground the moles seem to be suspicious of how much dirt has moved. Pros: Easy to set Works the best No blood Easy to see when it's been set off Cons: Expensive The gopher hawk should work too, but I havent found the right place for it yet I guess (using it for main tunnels too deep for the scissor traps to work effectively). The spring wire traps are janky and kinda sketchy, no luck with them yet. The other brand scissor trap works and were only $15 a piece, but they're a little more finicky to set sometimes and the flags that came with them were terrible. If these were $13 a piece instead of $20, I'd buy 10 more. Really like them. Best option available, but having these plus the gopher hawks is probably the best so you have something for any type/depth of tunnel. The only worry I have is how long the springs will last with how much I use them, but so far so good. Great product. It's the only trap I can recommend based on my experience.

This product does work. However, you need to be a very strong, heavy person to set these traps. The spring is extremely hard to stretch. I at 120 lbs. could not get them set and really hurt my back trying. Also, I suspect that all the videos I viewed on setting the trap show an easy entry into the grown by literally drop throwing them down. This does not work on hard, dry, clay topped with sand. The packages came completely opened in a larger box with absolutely no protection and no instructions. Reached out to the people who make the trap through an email and requested a manual and instructions which they did send to me. Still unable to set the traps myself. Will have to send back.

These traps seemed sturdy, they are easy enough to set up. I wore disposable gloves every time handling them and yet they have failed to catch a single mole even after searching for the perfect location in their active path poking test holes to make sure I was over a tunnel. I don't know if the trigger mechanism is just too tight because they are actually not easy to trip. When moving them i would have to poke in the blades several times with some force to get them to snap closed again so it could be reset. I wouldn't waste your money.

Trapped 4 moles over the past month (May-June 2025) using these traps. I had previously tried my old spike traps and had no success (I had used spike traps years ago in a different area with shallow tunnels/softer soil with much success). The runs were a bit deeper and the ground was moist but has some clay, so soil is on the denser side. It two cases, I set the traps and had a mole within an hour - whereas with the spike traps had left them for a week over active run areas and got nothing. Some things to be aware of: 1) You may have to euthanize the animal after trapping: these didn't instantly kill the mole in all 4 cases; 2) It's a bit tricky to set them as the jaws tend to rotate left or right of the tunnel as you step down on the plate to set it and may require some readjustment after setting by realigning the jaws with the tunnel; 3) You should identify active mole runs first by stepping on part of the run to see if it is reshaped in a day or two; 4) Finding the main tunnel that has feeding runs branching off of it and plant a trap in the main run is typically most effective; 5) I found these traps worked best with deeper tunnels and sturdier soil; 6) Care must be exercised when deactivating these traps as the spring is quite powerful: when snapping shut, the setting plate will recoil quickly and forcefully. Overall, these have been very effective and the small red plastic markers help me relocate them as the area is wooded and is rolling terrain (the traps, when set, are flat and not easy to spot).