Question 1

Are u happy with this unit and does it work ?

Accepted Answer

Follow the directions included exactly and it works great.  For three years I paid an exterminator to get my moles that were coming onto my property because my neighbors on both side of me had them.  It cost me over $2000.  So I would say the price of the traps are well worth it. The problem with an exterminator was it usually took them two to three days to get out to set the traps.  My exterminator used this brand of trap, so I went to amazon purchased the exact brand and model.  Best purchase ever.  We are now able to set the traps earlier, thus eliminating the destruction the moles make.  I bought three sets of two traps, to have plenty on hand when the moles get active and spread out to make their nests.,  Place the traps on the most recent track.  You can tell the most recent track by the fact that the dirt line with be raised and freshly crumbled looking and you will see little air holes along the dirt line.  The fresher the track the faster you can catch the mole.    We usually keep the trap in the ground after it has sprung for at least 12-24 hours and then pull it to dispose of the dead mole; use gloves because you do not want human scent on it.  Also do not wash the trap.  Simply clean the spikes by pushing it in and out of the dirt.   Once you have had moles, it is important to survey your property on a regular basis, so you can get them before they make a lot to dirt tracks.  The more dirt tracks there are the harder to catch the mole.  If you set a trap in a fresh track you  are likely to trap the mole in less than 24 hours.  The shortest time it took us to catch a mole was 15 minutes and on average 6 to 12 hours.

Question 2

Will it work on shallow tunnels

Accepted Answer

It was designed specifically for shallow or surface tunnels.  I have over 50 of these traps as I catch the as a side gig and 98% effective. Occasionally my placement may be in too deep of a tunnel and that is me taking a shot if no better placement is found. My rule of thumb is if I can stick my finger in the tunnel and fell the open tunnel, my trap will work. If all I feel is dirt or barely reaching the open-air part of the tunnel, it won't work as a mole will travel below it and never trigger it.

Question 3

How much weight is needed to set this trap? I have tried repeated and cannot get enough pressure down on it. I weigh about 120 lbs.

Accepted Answer

At 120 your problem is technique. Stand facing the high point of the lever and step straight down. Note picture orientation and stand to the right side. This is the best trap around. I’ve caught 127 Moles on my acre lot in 10 years.

Question 4

What pictures is the item i receive? I want a 100% clear answer. 2 different product pics is misleading.

Accepted Answer

The product listing shows 2 different models. The traps I received are like the first picture, with the 2 flat metal plates at the bottom.

Product Dimensions	25.4 x 10.16 x 15.24 cm; 2.49 kg
Part number	01001
Material type	Stainless Steel
Manufacturer	Wiretek
Manufacturer reference	01001
ASIN	B06XTVMF4H

Wiretek Wire Tek 1001 EasySet Mole Eliminator Trap (2 Pack)

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