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@theturfking5290

Жыл бұрын

They shoulda thrown us a better bone than 10%!!

I fought this battle a couple years back. I went out and stomped the tunnels down, and kept and eye on it. During a light rain I saw part of the tunnels getting pushed back up. I attacked like CONAN with a garden spade. I popped him out of the soil and he showed me his gnarly teeth. I dispatched him in one swift motion. In the mud and blood I felt like a true lawn warrior... The wife wasn't impressed, but I knew the score. The beer flowed. It was good that night.

@lvond555

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@jumboslice1514

8 ай бұрын

Did he have 10 buddies come take his place after he was gone

@mikeyfoofoo

8 ай бұрын

Yes. They are back, and in numbers! More beer has been brewed. The war may never end, but that is a lawn warriors path.@@jumboslice1514

@justinhann3401

4 ай бұрын

😂samurai warrior

@phillipingram4909

3 ай бұрын

🤪🤣🤪🤣

I need a few of these. They've been driving me crazy every year. I do my best to keep my lawn looking good and then they come to ruin it. I've noticed that in the fall is when mole activity really picks up in my area. Thank you for posting this video Sir! Marco P.

Getting Bill Murray Caddyshack vibes here .

@canalboating

Жыл бұрын

caddyshack was his nickname in highschool 🤣

@jackderaway

Жыл бұрын

Or does caddy shack give you LCN vibes??

@EzraEats

2 ай бұрын

gunka gunka galunka

This is the ONLY type mole trap I use as well and I've tried the plunger type and the Out Of Sight traps. The out of sight traps are like setting a giant mouse trap and super tricky to set into the ground. I've also tried juicy fruit, caster oil, hot sauce, smoke, poison worms and water. I can honestly say the "Easy Set" mole trap is the ONLY thing that worked in my yard. Once I set it in the main run I've identified, I get them EVERY SINGLE time! One thing I do when setting that you didn't show is; once set, I'll pull up on the trap slightly to free up the jaws a little more (or so they aren't sunk into the bottom of the tunnel). These traps cost more than the others but the extra cost is well worth it in my opinion. Thanks for sharing Allyn.

I agree on the scissor style trap. I used both as well and that was the only one that worked. Got my mole in just a couple hours. And yes, it’s all about finding those main tunnels. Great video!

I had a mole problem that was driving me nuts. To correct the problem I built a Owl Box, attracted a beautiful Barred Owl who now resides on my property and guess what? No more moles or anything else including snakes

@remi3990

2 ай бұрын

I want to attract an owl to my house!!!

@remi3990

2 ай бұрын

Is this possible in Southern California? where do you live and have this owl?? (State)

@Riker-eq2yv

2 ай бұрын

@@remi3990 I live south of Tampa Florida and would google to see if any owls live in your area. If they do then I would read up on how to attract them to your property. It could be as easy as building a home for them

@C8corvetteobsession901

Ай бұрын

Now you have to listen to “who who who” all night lol.

@Riker-eq2yv

Ай бұрын

@@C8corvetteobsession901 lol, those are the same words my wife says to me when I come home late 😂 “ Who were you with etc etc “

You're spot on with respect to the mole's 'highways' vs the side streets. I take the fiberglass poles to mark the driveway edges for snow blowing (a northern thing) and poke them in what I think are the highways. Usually in a day or so, I'll spot one or more that has been shoved, indicating that run is active. The Victor trap - I've drawn more blood from me setting it than killing the moles. Terrible traps.

Caught 8 of them, last season, with those scissor traps! Got good enough with them that I could set the trap and within 30 minutes had another dead mole. Such a satisfying feeling to look out and see that trap sprung.

Thanks for sharing this Allyn. Moles are definitely a problem for the lawn. Glad you eliminated the mole.

Love the new content! Back to old School LCN style. The filming quality is spectacular.

@Thelawncarenut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! we have had fun making these videos too!

Totaly need this video been dealing with moles for the last three years.

Thanks Allen, the key success with ye ole' mole hunt is definitely to identify the routes of activity and strike when the iron is hot! Good stuff as always.

@Thelawncarenut

Жыл бұрын

This was a fun video for me because I did the very same thing you guys do: I did research on KZread, chose the method that looked best for me, and then I got success. Perfect!

The spike plunger trap caught maybe 2 moles for me. My golf course friend convinced me to go the the eliminator style trap. Money! Almost every time, if I'm in the right tunnel, within 12 hours there is a catch. Sometimes within 20 minutes. Added tip I didn't see Allyn mention: I "trip" the trap several times with a pole while it's in the ground. Gives the jaws an easier path to travel through the soil. Much more effective that way.

Moles will often use edges like sidewalks as their guidelines. Irrigation lines are also in these areas. If you are using a 'spring' type trap, be careful not to put it over your irrigation plumbing or wires. 😊

Thank you for this real answer to getting rid of moles! My back yard has been nearly destroyed, while I have done an array of the other methods you show as useless. I am buying the kill method you recommend, and I am grateful for the knowledge from someone I trust!

Never had much luck with the spike plunger type but did good with the scissors type. A dark bucket over trap to block out any light seems to help. You can even get them with a shovel if you sit in a chair at dusk you can spot the ground movement but they are very sensitive to any kind of walking around.

Long time listener, first time caller here; hey Allyn, Victor makes a spike/gauntlet style “trap” that is extremely easy to set. It’s my go to as I go to battle every year against the little buggers… I’ve used the scissor style, old spike (pain to set for sure!) a loop style, trapped them by digging in a coffee can and catching them… I’ve done it all (bait, gas, etc.). The Victor spike yields the most kills for sure… check it out and they make a HD version with more spring!! Enjoy the hunt. I usually grab a chair and a 6 pack and just look like a crazy man in my front yard…🤷🏼‍♂️

I've used the same trap many times. My favorite by far.

Spot on advice Allen! As someone who has successfully eliminated 80+ moles in my yard over 4 yrs with the plunger/spike style trap, finding the highway is key. With constant mole problems you can keep a trap in the highway and catch them before they cause extensive damage

@q.b.3828

Жыл бұрын

How do you get rid of the moles

@onecrazywheel

Жыл бұрын

You like the one he doesn't like? What do you do different than he did in the video?

@markdempsey1207

Жыл бұрын

@@onecrazywheel my theory is that different traps work in different soil types. I’m in the transition zone in TN with a firmer soil than him in Florida. The spike trap needs soil friction to keep the stakes in place when the spikes come down or else you don’t get good penetration. Also “pre-tapping” the spike holes helps. Install the trap with the spikes down so that they have already perforated the soil, then set the spring. Now the spikes have little resistance once deployed making it hit faster and with a harder force than having to break through dirt before hitting target. Another tip is to set the trigger plate just a smidge off the ground; it gives the moles a little room to get fully underneath before activating

@markdempsey1207

Жыл бұрын

@@q.b.3828 spike style trap

@q.b.3828

Жыл бұрын

@@markdempsey1207 I meant how do you get rid of the dead mole

Took me about 3 days to wait out mine but I just noticed after a storm this evening that my trap had been tripped. I have a confirmed catch! ☠️ I always appreciate your equipment recommendations. Thanks!

Great video, lot's of important information. Also lots of good advice in the chat. Thank you for both!

Great video! Bought a couple of the Wire-Tek traps after a fews years of no success using non-lethal means. They are great. Also would suggest moving the trap to a different tunnel after 24 hours if no mole was caught. Most likely selected the wrong tunnel.

I use both types The spike type is easier for the mole to trip. Where the sizzor type sometimes needs to have the trigger adjusted, filed, tweeked and dialed in, so it triggers more easily. After buying a foreclosure with a huge mole problem, we hammered 11 moles in 5 days. Way too many grubs in thst lawn, so how about a video on how to eliminate what's attracting the moles too. Thanks for all your great videos.

@strongisland7015

Жыл бұрын

Moles don’t just eat grubs. They eat earthworms mostly. I never have a grub problem but get overrun by moles because my soil is like a swimming pool for them. They love moist soil that’s easy to move through. So if you irrigate your yard, you’ll attract moles more often than other people who don’t.

@RTMcFly-ni4qy

9 ай бұрын

Moles only eating grubs, is a myth. They will eat any ground insect, also including earthworms...which are everywhere

Love the wire-tek traps. I've also had good luck with gopher hawk mole traps. If there are alot of tunnels/runs, I use those utility marking flags to mark the tunnels before stomping them down. You can see pretty clearly when stepping back where the main tunnel is. I have about ten traps and sent them all along the main tunnel/run.

@marcusraddatz6728

Жыл бұрын

Gopher hawk is what I have had the most success with. Also great if the tunnel is a little deeper.

@jamesw6899

Жыл бұрын

Gopher hawk here as well. Great success with them.

@jgehbinv

11 ай бұрын

So find an active tunnel, stomp it down, then install the trap?

@kevthomas23

11 ай бұрын

@@jgehbinv I usually lightly step on the tunnel 3-5' on either side of where I set the trap.

Great video, Live in southwest Michigan, picked up a couple scissor traps yesterday afternoon and ended this moles 3 years of terror in less than 18 hours!!!

@steveww07

Ай бұрын

im sure there is more then one

Dude thanks for showing the traps in action. Me and the neighbor have been using the peanuts for 2 summers now in a shared side yard and I swear all the peanuts do is run the mole off from my yard to his and vice versa. I've twisted my ankle twice walking the trash to the curb because of the tunnels. It's killin time

I have used this trap and have caught 10-12 moles in my backyard in the past year. I agree find the highway.

The scissor traps are the one I have best luck with as well. Caught 3 last year but couldn't get the last 1-2 in the fall. Still in my backyard so its gonna be on when it warms up a bit.

This guy is 💯 right. In my experience 9 times out of 10, the mole highway is along bed edging, buried downspout pipe, and irrigation lines and particularly sidewalks…..

i was using the scissors type incorrectly. setting before going into the ground. Now I know to insert then set. so simple..lol thanks!

Thank you! Out with the old “might work” mole traps. Looks much easier! 👍👍

it’s always fun to watch LCN struggle with simple lawn equipment.

@vi0cs

Жыл бұрын

That isn’t simple lawn equipment. He is trying to show what it does with our losing a finger above ground.

@brianbierenga7009

Жыл бұрын

He’s keeping it real!

@okie3297

Жыл бұрын

If he read the instructions they are easy to set

@vi0cs

Жыл бұрын

@@okie3297 yea, when they are done in the ground.

@723taylorjharris

Жыл бұрын

I have one of those traps and they are not simple. There’s so much spring pressure and the catching mechanism is poorly designed

Your video quality and delivery has vastly increased. Great job. Keep it coming. Any plans to do a cytogro review? It would be nice to see content on products from your store.

I appreciate this video. Bought the trap you suggested and studied the tracks and killed my first mole within 2 hours.

The Gopherhawk is my weapon of choice! great for gophers, moles, and voles

Been trying to find some good yard pants, so will def be using your referral link. Love your content. Not only informative, but entertaining.

I really like those pants Allyn - and I too have a mole problem, we shall see. Thanks!

I have always had good luck with the first trap takes a while to get use to setting up after awhile it's easy also I step on the trail to see if it's active and step on trail and set the trap there so he has to dig to set off the trap

Dang I love your videos. Wow. Thank you again!

I have had good success with the gopher hawk. Last season I got one within 30 minutes of setting it. I feel the gopher hawk is much easier to set. Thanks LCN.

@joshuaainsworth5440

4 ай бұрын

While you can use the gopher hawk for moles it isn't really that good for moles. It's better for pocket gophers. Pocket gophers are usually deeper tunnels. These are much better foe the shallow tunnels of moles. I ahbe both and use both. The gopher hawks are the best foe gophers I've ever used, even good for voles. But these are better for those shallow tunnels. It's hard to get the gopher hawk to stand up in such shallow runs. I have used bricks around it to help hold it in place but again these scissor ones are what I prefer for moles as well. I've got 4 of each and right now they are getting used.

I have had a mole problem for years and found a long time ago that you needed to find the main run. I have several of the victor mole traps and used them for years with pretty success. I like them because I don't have to dig up a spot in my lawn to set them. They will sometimes miss the mole I always use a small hand trowel or something to make sure it caught the mole. I will say the trap you used to catch your mole is a good trap. I have tried all sorts of products to keep them out of my yard with not much success. My yard boarders some woods so its an ongoing problem.

Those scissor traps do work very well! Just last week I used a garden hose and flooded every tunnel I could find in my front and back yards. That drove ONE MOLE to the surface (it was immediately dispatched!) and, as of today, NONE of the tunnels have reappeared.

I have a few of the pull traps that sends spikes down, I can get these at yard sales for 1 dollar, when placing over the run pull the forces up and down a few times so when triggered it will shoot down and get the mole. I will work the spikes up and down a few times then pull it up a little then set the mechanism then carefully move trap down to where the trigger paddle is right above the ground.

I used the same scissor trap and it worked good. I agree

With the plunger (spikes) trap you have to check first that the ground is soft and the soil is loose enough for the trap to work. The best way to do this is to release the trap (spikes down) and then push it into the ground a few times, then set it so your spikes will go into the openings you just made. You might find obstructions like rocks or roots, or you might find that the ground is too hard and instead of the spikes driving down, when the spring releases the spikes actually push the trap up and out of the ground. There is almost nothing more frustrating than knowing your mole hit the release plate and you missed it anyway. My most effective method has actually been to go outside every so often with a shovel, look for new ridges, and eventually you get lucky and you'll see the ground move ever so slightly. It's over pretty quickly after that. PS wear gloves while setting that trap. I have had bleeding under the skin from getting pinched.

I have Kujo Jag shoes for when I enjoy the mow. I love them so far…..!

Only need a lawn chair, a spade shovel, and a beer. 23 kills last year, no moles this year. BOOM!

You've covered so many topic with all your videos but I think you need to do a video on patience. So many things we do take time to show results that there is a desire to do more and more without waiting to see the results of what we've already done. This is especially true for those inexperienced with lawn work.

I've lived in the same home for 20 years. I would see the mole activity now and then but did not pay much attention to it. A few months ago I had some new sod put in the back yard. The landscaper told me I had mole activity, and it was crazy. I decided to try and fight them initially with the battery operated "mole chasers." I bought a 4-pack. Worthless. I actually noticed more activity. Then I used some of the bait pellets. Useless. Like feeding candy to a shark. I then spoke to a neighbor who had a problem a few years ago. He recommended "Wire-Tek." I bought one off Amazon. It was about $36 dollars. I started to use it and got nothing the first week, but like you said, you have to be patient. The mole or moles have "runs" or patterns they follow. Once you determine how they travel, you can place the traps. I ended up buying another Wire-Tek trap. In the past week I have dispatched two moles. I now walk my property at least once a day to see if there is activity. This past Monday night I noticed a raised area. I placed a trap, stomped down the dirt around it and covered it with water. The next morning the trap was sprung, and the mole was dispatched. Thanks for the video and input. I'll continue to hunt these things and treat them like a serial killer.

I bought your recommended mole trap and it caught one in less than 30 minutes

The scissor style traps are the way to go. Lots of moles caught with them.

It’s just before day break, neighbor looks out of their window. Allyn is just leaving the garage for the lawn, cigar in his mouth, beer in hand, trap in the other. Happy mole hunting. 😂 I was getting “the burbs” vibe. Think we need a new tshirt

I used scissor type in the past with success. Now having sandy soil they don't work so good, frequently popping out. I used the water hose method to take care of. I have a new more elusive one on the prowl now.

I have some Victor traps that do not look like either one of those, but the ones I have work well and give you a carcass for your efforts.

Great video thanks !

A hint ive learebd for working with these is to keep them clean, and also may need to loosen up the nut in the middle to allow it to spring into action easier. You can lessen the pressure it takes to set it off. Also step down on the tunnel, push the trap all the way down then wiggle side to side to help loosen up the soil to where the arms will be able to cut through the dirt easier. Then slightly pull up just a hair on the trao to where you see the trigger barely touching the ground.

Allyn after 20 + years of mole problems in West Michigan I finally got wise. The scissor traps or the spike traps don't work for me in my yard, only 3 to 4 inches deep. The moles in my yard run approx. 12 to 18 inches deep. GopherHawk trap works great with no dead grass. 12 for 12 last fall!

@darkbikelife4270

6 ай бұрын

Im in way upstate NY. I bet one reason we have deeper runs is because of the ground freezing in the winter. Im at war with mine. Im going to try this gopherhawk.

Thank you for the video, how would you set the trap against the curbing where his highway is? Thank you sir

I got the trap with the spikes that u don’t like but I must of been putting it in the wrong place your video was very helpful gonna try and catch this sucker tonight 😂

I've used the plunger type mole trap that you don't like for many years and have killed many moles with it. We have rocky soil and it's too difficult to get the other type into the ground. They are easy to set. First you don't set them and then put them in the ground, you put them in the ground then pull the spring up. I've even caught some moles alive where they were trapped between the spikes. Caught one yesterday alive, but didn't remain that way. We live in the country and the tear up our yard but I keep after them.

Mole elimenator is the only trap I've cought a mole with. Easy to set up to.

Just an FYI....the Gopherhawk trap has been fantastic for me. You may need to put bricks or something to keep the top from tipping over, due to the shallow depth the trap is set. Just figured I'd mention. ///////......anyway, you get the idea, my mole count with this trap is 18 over the past 4 years. ✌️To all and good luck

Thanks Allan I got one right after watching your video. I set it up today tomorrow evening I will check to see if I got that little bastard..

In Washington State, I have the best mole catcher/eliminator- my cat. He brings me at least one mole each day at the patio door, meows to let me know he’s done his job, and proceeds to eat them. My neighbors love my cat - no one has needed any traps for the past 10 years bc my cat captures them in the spring and we have a summer of mole-free lawns!!

Apply milky spore to your lawn. It's safe, but it kills the grubs the moles are after. Needs to be applied every 10 years, and will begin to work one year after applied. Awesome stuff!

Never got one with the spike trap. I do keep it though because sometimes it is the only option when you are up against the house. I got about 8 of them with the other traps though. I always poke a hole in the ground on either side of the trap the mole will plug the hole with dirt. You can poke holes and flag them so you can determine where the moles are active before you set the trap.

I've been chasing 2 of them around my yard so far. I used some Victor poison peanuts, with eventually good results. 1 week mole tunnel free!

Definitely recommend getting at least 2 traps. The more traps in the ground, the better your odds. I’ve had moles go right past one trap and it not go off and then the next one in the tunnel goes off and gets them.

I prefer the traditional victor. Had horrible luck for the first month but finally figured out a system and killed four in a few weeks. Amazing trap but it has a bigger learning curve.

Great video, I’ve caught several with this same trap. My problem right now is that he’s traveling up beside the concrete sidewalk (sort of like he did with your edging) and the scissor trap won’t open up next to the sidewalk. Suggestions??

I've been using those same mole traps for years they work great and will last almost forever.

@Thelawncarenut

Жыл бұрын

yeah I'm glad I chose the trap method. It's quick and effective.

I use the spike trap and flatten down the main run with my foot and then set the trap. Then I position the trap, work the spikes up and down, then set the trap. I have a wooded field next to my property and in one year I trapped 24 moles. Seeing how I flatten down the run I can tell which direction mole was traveling when it tripped the trap.

Allyn I have the same shirt was wondering if you're going to offer a long sleeve shirt from yard mastery for us northerners

Gopherhawk mole traps are the best I’ve used, very effective

Very interesting 🤔 Thanks 👍🏽

Thank you!

I did same thing watched the mole and when I seen some new tracks I used my ground stomper to smash the moles path. then sit and watched till the mole started moving again pushing the ground up, waited until mole got close to me. Used my shovel to push in ground and chopped him. they have tore my yard up quite a few times

I have only caught one mole in a scissor trap. Nothing in my spike traps. Started using gopher gassers and haven’t had a mole since then.

I used the scissor trap last Monday. It sprung after about 15 minutes, and I had my mole. I really don't like killing anything, but one tore the hell out of my yard last year. Deterring them only sends them to the neighbors yard I've read where they are very antisocial, and there's a good chance there is only one doing all the damage. Nonetheless, I'm ready if the ground pops up again.

I got 6 of them in my backyard with 2 of those scissor traps, problem is I have one digging deep and there are no pushed up mounds

Best mole trap ever!! I killed lots of moles with those traps

Take a garden hose open up one of those tracks stick the hose in a flood the tunnels. I don’t get moles in my yard because I use Talstar every year around April pretty heavy.

Used two wire tek traps of the neighbors and the critter tunneled right through them both and didn’t set either trap? Who knows, maybe the neighbors traps are old and just didn’t work like new but my next option is a 12guage shotgun with 6 shot!!! Great video Allyn, as always!!

Thank soo much you are the best😮

The gopher hawk is by far one of the best for moles.

I’ve had good luck with the wire tec but I catch more with a choker loop trap. Moles drive me crazy.

This is my next step. I purchased some Milky Spore treatment that should prevent it, but I need to get the active threat first :)

I have 2 traps with a slight design difference like your the one you don’t like. They seem better then the one you have. I like them, I’m going to have to try and get one you that have, the one you like…

Spikey pluggers of death all the way. You can polish on the sear for the trip mechanism, dont have to. Ive had great luck over the years. I get 3 to 6 every year. I also use grubX but still they wonder in on the property lines

I've been using that trap for several years now. I killed 3 in one day. It was a great day!!

The chrome plated trap is hard to set…. Victor makes another trap that’s black in color, just like the chrome plunger style. I’ve had so much success with that one! I’ve caught several moles with that one! I usually set two in my yard and they always work! Moles will destroy your lawn if you don’t get rid of them. Unfortunately, my neighbors don’t see the importance of getting rid of moles and so, they migrate to my yard. But each year, I see fewer and fewer holes and tunnels. I killed about 5 or 6 during winter.

I used to go out and stomp the holes in the morning wait a few minutes and see if any popped back up. If they did I knew the mall was close. I will continue to watch and when I saw movement I would take my trusty estwing hammer and eliminate the mole. It was real life wackamole and rewarding

I've used grub control to remove their food, sonic spikes, castor oil and Victor plunger type and nothing works better than the Victor. I have not tried the scissor type but see it working well. I'll be persistent and always set it in a fresh tunnel and I'd say 7/10 times, I'll meet with success. Pocket gophers are another beast that I'm just lost on how to kill. But moles don't live long on my property.

Alen was 'on the prowl' trying to catch that little poor mole LOL

Good video! 👊🏻💥👊🏻

The scissor trap is the best ! I have caught 6 moles so far! The other victor trap didn't work! I tried Gopher Hawk Didn't work for me! Good Video! Varmint Cong!!

Up north I would find their main tunnel, dig it up, throw two mouse traps in, in the opposite direction cover the path with some patio bricks and they would walk right in them. Thinking these were Voles or Shrews though.

I just run the tunnels over with my tractor, then leave the area for an hour or so. I then slowly and quietly walk up to the area, looking closely at the flattened tunnels. When I see the ground moving from the mole excavating, I watch for a few minutes for him to make a small "run." Then step on the tunnel, closing it off just behind his path. A weed fork or dandelion picker is my tool of choice, I just stab at the tunnel. Usually, they squeak when you get them. I sometimes dig the mole out and then chuck it into the woods. But mostly, I just leave them in the ground. Good fertilizer and also a warning to other moles. Lol. I've also had good success along the driveway catching moles in action, then drive my truck up the tunnel and flatten the mole.

This is very helpful. Next question: Once I've dispatched the mofos, what's the best way to repair the damage they've done to my lawn. I tried to co-exist as long as I could, but now they've done a lot of damage - the mounds in my lawn are much more extensive than what you're showing here. Any suggestions?