How to catch a mole

With mole catching in full swing, I thought I would make a short video, showing you how I go about it. There is instruction on setting the trap for beginners.
One of the moles had only just gone into the trap and was still alive. It was finished off with a blow to the head.
The traps are made by "The Flatpack Company"
I checked the traps 4 hours after setting and had 8 moles that afternoon and a further 9 the following morning. A total of 17 moles from 25 traps on this farm.
Moles are agricultural pests, and the molehills damage agricultural machinery and attract weeds both of which have financial implications for the farmer.
If soil from the molehills gets into the bales of haylage/sileage then it can ruin each bale at high cost. If cattle eat the feed that has got soil in it, then milk yields can drop drastically.
Cattle can also get eye infections if the feed from infected bales. Vets bills are very expensive!

[@TheAQWExperiment]

Best part of the video was watching your dog try to take the Moles.

[@eman5872]

I love hearing that cheerful music while your dog has a fit.

[@_Epictetus_]

Man that dog is like fuck outta here, I want my mole!

[@tylerhough5732]

That dog looked like it was anoying u lol 😂

[@salmonfish1145]

I guess you could say, it dug it's own grave.

[@ella1049]

Watching your dog trying to take the moles are the best parts

[@elios6248]

"Got a chach-em mole" 😀

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336]

Great informative videos many thanks . You can't please every office worker when it comes to country matters . Carry on guys .

[@nuromigo]

euphoric music, cute puppies, and trolls getting slaughtered in the comments. 10/10. came for the moles, stayed for the trolls.

[@freedomofabird]

It's a game, I love it, they are so thick😂

[@Yak52able]

Great educational video. Thanks a lot . Can you tell me how or where to get traps like the ones you use?

[@normanziegelmeyer7693]

Hi, I've used Victor traps for years but decided to try the tunnel traps. I purchased a couple and set as you instructed. My problem is that apparently they are digging under the trap and setting it off with dirt. Can you offer any suggestions? Thanks

[@MichaelRodriguez-vi3hw]

Great video, thanks for the demonstration.

[@freedomofabird]

+Michael Rodriguez Thanks Michael, I appreciate the comment

[@lifeinthebackgarden3715]

Great vid.I used to go moleing in Norfolk next to my uncles boatyard when I was about 8yr old.I took the boat yard cat n we caught loads.

[@frankers757]

I like the choice of music while the dog is trying to rip apart the moles

[@martinclayton5378]

Love your vids. I have been catching moles in my garden for the last few years. can I ask is there a specific reason for putting the captured mole back in the run? does that prevent other moles using the runs?

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks! I was doing it just to get rid of the mole. I only do this if I am pretty confident that there is no other mole using that network of runs. If there is, then I would simply reset the trap.

[@Nobrun1]

Very interesting video. This species seems easier to catch than the one I'm familiar with - the Embi mole-rat. The Embi feeds strictly on roots therefore it burrows deeper in hard soil. It's also more cautious and cunning but still catchable.

[@freedomofabird]

Hey that's interesting!

[@JarrodKTkach]

I enjoy these videos a lot. perfect for a Sunday morning haha. Where do you get your music from?

[@freedomofabird]

From KZbin creator programme I think it was. Thanks!

[@jontask9997]

Love your dog!!

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Jon

[@adrianforrester325]

nicely done I love doing mole jobs

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks! Yes I love this time of year!!

[@sasau3747]

song sets the mood to just set mole traps all over my lawn. kodus from california

[@krakenhackenla]

Is this a year round thing or are the moles only active/trapped for a few months? Not sure if that's a daft question, just never really thought about moles.

[@creamybiggums]

cracking video. all the best.

[@freedomofabird]

As always I thank you:-))

[@COOMANSIN]

Had no luck with tunnel type traps but have always put turf on top and not soil. Thanks for video.

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks. If you put turf on top the springs can't close when the trap is triggered

[@k123332]

Love your dog!

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks! So do we!

[@waynedickerson4493]

nice video,.... love the dog too :-) my terrier goes with me on the mole jobs, what camera are you using to film it all great work on the filming too by the way.

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Wayne. Mainly a GoPro but also a canon handycam.

[@russellprivett6213]

I like the design of that trap, I cant find one, can you offer some insight where I can purchase one?

[@goodfly1]

great video, is it just a pest , are they of no use ? food for the ferrets? still have not got your package, this week hopefully ,thanks for sharing .

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Goodfly,. We don't use them much anymore but the fur does make good dubbing for flys. Strange about the package, the lady said about 5 working days. Let me know when it comes.

[@user-te6rb5to8c]

Cool vid. Thanks!

[@freedomofabird]

I thank you!

[@paulcullen4611]

Hi m8,could you tell me what make your knee pads are,been moleing for about 3 months now and the ones I,ve bought are useless,and I,m no spring chicken,good Vidio and like you pattedale 👍

[@freedomofabird]

I really cannot remember, they were about £10 off the Internet. Only cheap, but they work

[@kirkmuente6616]

Sir, excellent video. Thank you. What is the name and brand of that trap?

[@freedomofabird]

The Yautja It's a Flatpack tunnel trap

[@henrybailey306]

How often do you check the traps, and how do you know they've gone off? Just put my first one in tonight.

[@freedomofabird]

Every 24 hours. The springs will be sticking up if they have gone off. Gently feel for the springs if the trap is deep set. Good luck

[@henrybailey306]

freedomofabird alright, I put it in at 5:10 tonight, will I be alright checking in morning.. they're in with sheep as well. Cheers for the reply

[@freedomofabird]

+Henry Bailey Yea that will be no problem. Most of mine are in with sheep at the moment and apart from them chewing the marker flags it's not a problem.

[@djblastcubestm2180]

couldn't stop laughing wen the dog tried to eat. :-)

[@JonKing-Elgar]

Thanks, very useful guide. Think I was putting soil too tight on top of the trap and wasn't clearing the holes. I shall try again.

[@freedomofabird]

+Jon. King Thank you Jon. I hope you catch some.

[@JonKing-Elgar]

It worked. Great stuff....thanks.

[@freedomofabird]

+Jon. King Brilliant and thanks

[@Bradherr_]

How many moles do you think lived in the area to cause all that damage? Is this the work of one mole or dozens?

[@freedomofabird]

+Bradley Herrman Not sure which field you are talking about, but one mole makes a sh*t load of molehills. There is never as many as you at first think.

[@bigjohntightlips]

Good well explained video mate, enjoyed that one, thanks for sharing, can you do some more long range 17 hmr videos also, after all spring is here lol.. ATB

[@freedomofabird]

+vermin filmer Yes will do, just stuck for time at the minute with all the trapping to do.

[@TrungNguyen-qi7rj]

Gotta love that dog.

[@freedomofabird]

+Trung Nguyen He is brilliant, he's grown up now, but he is the best companion, hunting dog I have ever had! So so loyal and we can read each other's minds in so many situations. Hopefully many more years together yet.

[@jackjones3657]

How many moles per acre do you find? I've read one can dig 65 meters a day!

[@freedomofabird]

+Jack Jones I couldn't put a number on it, each field is different. I had heard they can do 30 metres of shallow runs a day, either way that's a lot!

[@republicancelt]

btw how old your dog now? still looks like a tenacious little dog!!!! A dog is a molecatchers best friend for sure!!

[@freedomofabird]

+Kane Wallace The terrier is 4 now. Its a rat dog really, but marks moles occasionally, like it will mark rats and rabbits, and occasionally it will even come back with one it has caught itself. At night usually.

[@republicancelt]

+freedomofabird Good stuff mate. My Jack Russel does the same!

[@gerardosalas9477]

Loved the music. It’s very animal crossing-ish

[@ZS6JMP]

I would have thought the eco hipster fluffy bunny crowd would have been all over this. Surprised they haven't struck in the ratings yet. Cool vid. Very informative.

[@tawbanasoha]

good job. thanks.

[@freedomofabird]

+Ahmed Saber Thank you

[@joshabbey9153]

Great video mate :) ive never seen a mole before haha , what did u do with it afterwards ?

[@freedomofabird]

Buried it.

[@He-who-wakes]

+freedomofabird 6 feet under huh?

[@youngdarkvader8406]

They were all sleeping except one that’s funny

[@janeellentaylor9154]

Doggie's looking for mole!:-)

[@brandongooding3228]

lol that dog. thanks for the vid

[@Hyphy101dre]

Very funny bit when the pup grabs the mole, out of curiosity why do you put them back in the hole?

[@freedomofabird]

Some people want them burying out of sight. If I am confident that I don't need to reset the trap then it is just easier. If I feel there is a need to reset the trap then I dig another hole for the mole.

[@daveno144]

Absolute quality watch so thanks for sharing :-) Are those Flatpack barrel traps?

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Dave!!! 😄. Yes, they are all Flatpack, about the best you can get, and a mixture of standard and stainless.

[@daveno144]

Yes mate - very busy at the moment with new and existing customers. I love the stainless Flatpack barrels which are a pleasure to use. You doing plenty of moeling too?

[@freedomofabird]

+Dave Fletcher Yes. In full swing now😄

[@daveno144]

Still using Talpex along with the barrels?

[@freedomofabird]

+Dave Fletcher Yes I love them for those moles that block the barrels. Never fails, just wish they were cheaper!

[@nnewtral7058]

Lmao... that dog is savage, 6:10

[@moonlion7047]

looks like they caused a lot of damage to your property , interesting trap whoever thought of that needs a medal

[@bigkev6784]

Good dog & video

[@ALANLEEY]

Video ended like 1990s sitcom 😂😂😂

[@romeomaloco3180]

where did you bought that trap? can't find it on Amazon.

[@freedomofabird]

Google mole tunnel trap, or duffus type mole trap

[@mkgarnsey]

No one ships these to the USA without charming an arm and a leg.

[@Adok24]

dat dog though 😂😂😂

[@manicminer4127]

Lovely dog

[@freedomofabird]

Thank you!

[@bigmouthbillybass7]

Is this good for shrews I don't have a shrew in my neighborhood but it is OK I think it's for shrews and moles

[@freedomofabird]

+Big mouth Billy bass Shrews would run straight through it without activating. It isn't even the same size as a shrews tunnel.

[@MultiShultz]

My dog loves to catch moles. He's really good at catching them; except sometimes he brings them in the house. Saw him chewing on what I thought was a chew toy but then I took a closer look to find a dead, spit-soaked mole in his bed...

[@Incubisaac]

And then it turns out the dog dug all the holes

[@SpiritBear12]

Those are big moles!

[@DoubleUGamer]

Do u need that land or do u not like seeing all the holes everywhere?

[@freedomofabird]

It's a farm. Moles are agricultural pests.

[@DoubleUGamer]

I never saw them in the U.S so I'm guessing they're overseas only?

[@freedomofabird]

Not sure. They create piles of soil, which ruins the cutting equipment. The soil gets into the silage which causes it to go bad, etc

[@DoubleUGamer]

well hopefully u get them all then 👍

[@stevegardner9258]

They are in the US. I had a devil of a time getting one out of my backyard. The best molers are in the UK.

[@Xerxes98FC]

lol dog be like: its ok i'll take it

[@lizardgarcia9786]

Chef Ramsey ? Is that you ?

[@vole12]

When you finish school and start to understand stuff then your opinion might be valid . Your splurge is a clue you're a kid . Don't worry ,there's time yet . Otherwise , excellent video , lovely English countryside. Thanks again foab .

[@tribulation138]

What kind of dog is that?

[@DasdeutschesBand]

I've been struggling with my traps for weeks without any results. I also have trouble finding worms to lure and attract them. Is there anything else one can use instead of worms, and maggots?

[@freedomofabird]

+DasdeutschesBand You don't need any bait if you set your traps right. They are all run through traps, no need for bait. Hope this helps and follow my instructions for success.

[@DasdeutschesBand]

Boy, that was fast : ) Well, I guess you're right, but I read more than once that it might help, and considering my lack of success... I'll go thru your instructions one more time. Thanks.

[@freedomofabird]

+DasdeutschesBand Imagine someone has to break into your house, set a trap you can't see or smell, and leave your house without a clue you have been there. You will then catch the mole....no problem

[@iloveyou...7758]

yeahhh for reall that dog was funnnnyy

[@oldmantemplar8584]

what kind of trap is that?

[@freedomofabird]

Flatpack moletrap

[@ga1actic_muffin]

watching thanks for

[@toastedfish996]

lol that dog tho

[@slayer12]

Moles can smell the grass in their run but not the human scent on the trap?

[@freedomofabird]

Its a little like a human can smell the scent of freshly cut grass, but not there mate stood next to them. If you notice, my hands are covered in soil, which masks my scent!!

[@kentyoung]

its more fun to see you pull the dog out from moles

[@dorjiphalam]

Give me Thor's hammer I will get rid of the moles.

[@NMierLaVeau]

do moles of anything good for the ecosystem?

[@freedomofabird]

Yes they do which is why we only catch them when the damage they cause outweighs the good they can do.

[@NMierLaVeau]

+freedomofabird thank you for that info. I'm glad there is a balance like everything in nature.

[@Barney29508]

Just started getting moles - little b*astards!So, is the scissor trap the most effective, given chemical/gas is not legally allowed?We want to try and do this ourselves before the last resort of calling someone in, so if you can give me your sound advice, it's off to eBay!

[@freedomofabird]

+Barney29508 I personally like the tunnel traps the best, but that is simply because you have the ability to catch 2 moles at a time, which doesn't necessarily mean you catch more moles, but it does mean less time spent in one spot. The traditional scissor trap is ok, but in my view has been superseded by superior traps, and if you want to go down the scissor trap route, then go for the "Talpax". They have much stronger springs and a wider gape. I think you can see these in use in my video "mole trapping with the boys" Chemicals can be used still, in the form of Aluminium Phosphide, but it is used under licence. Horrible stuff. Hope this helps and happy trapping.

[@Barney29508]

+freedomofabird Yes the guy who came said that it was obnoxious stuff - can't use it within 1ft or so of your house or some such.I've bought 5 barrel traps off eBay for £13.90. I can't believe how cheap these things seem to be!I hope I'm a bit more successful than with the rabbit snares I bought one time - didn't catch a single one and they devoured all me lettuces! Shot the sod with my air rifle in the end which requires a lot of patience! Not much chance of that with moles though unless your name is Jasper Carrott!

[@Barney29508]

+freedomofabird Me again!Just looking through your video again. Where are you situated?Looks very much like the Yorkshire Dales - I love it up there. We stay in Kirkby Lonsdale or Dent several times a year.

[@freedomofabird]

+Barney29508 No we are little further south on the Pennines, but you are right it is a lovely part of the world up there, about an hour away for us.

[@alan30189]

Nice doggie! What's his name, Mole Killer? LOL Another way to control them, if this land is not being used to grow food, is to put down grub control. Moles go after grubs. Get rid of the grubs and the moles will go elsewhere. Worked great for me. I only had to treat my front yard once.

[@nea273]

Could you train the dog to find moles under ground? Btw, that dog is funny.

[@matthewrichardson4168]

good video but why do you put the dead mole back in the hole please

[@freedomofabird]

I was simply getting rid of the corpse. I only do this when I know there are no other moles to catch in that system.

[@matthewrichardson4168]

is this type of trap easiest

[@freedomofabird]

All traps are easy, you just need to set them in right place

[@matthewrichardson4168]

true thanks

[@flamemorx]

lol the dog

[@nikolasandric5480]

Can't you just shoot the moles? Or do they never surface from the ground?

[@freedomofabird]

Yes, my lad shoots quite a few with his 20bore. He waits for the new molehills to move as the mole is making them, and then blasts the bottom of it. The pellets don't kill the moles, but the pressure shockwave does. Not practical for large numbers though.

[@nikolasandric5480]

Probably, it seems like good fun only problem is I can't go mole hunting in Australia. How powerful is the 20bore? Stronger then a .22?

[@freedomofabird]

+Raw Rabbit It's a shotgun firing about 30grams lead. From a metre away, massive energy dump, way more than .22

[@nikolasandric5480]

Must destroy those moles.

[@freedomofabird]

+Raw Rabbit it just stuns them to death, the pellets don't reach them.

[@sherrillspears1634]

where can i purchase the Duffy mole trap

[@freedomofabird]

Google it, I'm sure there will be somewhere near you. If you are UK based try Flatpack moletraps

[@jojolerner113]

is there a way I can capture the mole without injuring it? We have a family of moles or something living under my porch and I want to get rid of them without harming them.

[@freedomofabird]

Moles live under ground not under porches. They have a very large territory and hunting ground. Is it making a mess of the garden?

[@HalfBitCard]

that dog lol

[@eduardo92171]

I'm glad I have cats they be killing those thing that keep messing up the yard

[@042mandy]

loved to see the dog go crazy when you had a live mole! i have dachshunds and the kill all types of rodents for me as well as snakes!

[@freedomofabird]

dachshunds are great but not as popular for hunting in the UK

[@freedomofabird]

Hey guys, getting lots of interest at the moment in this video....thanks for watching :-)

[@bluefang6310]

Hey, why do you kill moles? kinda sad how you just threw him into the duggen hole....

[@freedomofabird]

It's my job. What do you want me to do with them?

[@bluefang6310]

your job? k man.

[@alfiedocwravlogs429]

when u have that many hills i don't blame u

[@justok2502]

That's a lot of land you own

[@saeromssae]

wow you sound like Sean Bean

[@freedomofabird]

You are not the first to say that haha

[@NeXxtlevelPvP]

probably is sean bean lol

[@teresapenalver-gingery1936]

Great video...your dog was hilarious at the end. I'm on the hunt myself for mole(s) in our front yard. I would use my gun but then I'll have the neighbors calling the cops...lol I set the trap now I'm just waiting for it to get caught...

[@freedomofabird]

+Teresa Penalver-Gingery Good luck !!

[@Nat-xx3kx]

its the mole dead?

[@ukguy]

+CrazyCreeper SwordFighter006 nah it's just sleeping lol

[@Marcus58451]

My neighbour used to kill moles with his shotgun ..... waiting hours and hours for the right moments and then you just hear piercing shot sound and victorious scream of that dirty man :D

[@freedomofabird]

Yea we still shoot them with the 20 bore. There is no need to wait hours though unless you don't know what you are doing. Once you have worked out the moles feeding cycle you can shoot 4 or 5 in an hour, which doesn't sound much but it can be easier than trying to trap a trap averse mole

[@Marcus58451]

Well his "hunting grounds" were reasonable small and I think it was kind of a hobby for him because he had nothing better to do :D

[@UnknownSwordsman]

Marcus58451 lol!

[@larsk9261]

hah the mole got rekt

[@RadioHarkanovciBoki]

Where i can buy trap? I have same problem..

[@freedomofabird]

Try google Tunnel trap for moles, they are very popular traps.

[@javieruriel]

Why are you killing them?

[@freedomofabird]

If you read the description it would tell you, but apart from that it is my job

[@senthamizhanseemanpolitics70]

Why you are killing mole what bad they will do

[@freedomofabird]

Do some research or read the description. (If you can read)

[@Secretcodrin]

the right way to ,,catch'' a mole is to plant tripmines.

[@jarrettleslie4546]

Dame dog lol

[@tlims1974a]

WHERE DO WE GET THESE MOLE TRAPS?? We are desperate for them! Our field looks like your field! It's horrible!

[@thedarknesscallingme]

Couldnt you capture them alive, take them far off somewhere and then release them into the wild.

[@freedomofabird]

+thedarknesscallingme They are already in the wild! All land is owned by someone and it would be illegal to release pest species onto someone else's land. Combine that with having to catch a few thousand of them every year and you will see the problem. If you want to do it though..... fill your boots and crack on.

[@szydomek2550]

The thing is i live in Poland were it us illegal to kill miles

[@TheMihig]

what's your accent? i swear this is 100% jon snow

[@freedomofabird]

+TheMihig Haha

[@TheMihig]

no really, where are you from? what kind of accent is that?

[@freedomofabird]

Haha I usually get likened to Ned Stark, but his son sounds good! It's a northern English accent from the Yorkshire/Lancashire border

[@TheMihig]

yeah, could be ned too :P

[@freedomofabird]

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