Product Description
Take control of your lawn with the Victor Plunger Style Mole Trap. This effective, chemical-free solution eliminates destructive burrowing moles in their tunnels using a powerful plunger-style design with weather-resistant spears. The safety pin prevents false triggers, and spears remain below ground when set to keep sharp points away from children and pets. Comes fully assembled and ready to use—just set it over active tunnels and let it work.
Key Benefits:
- Chemical-free control - Eliminates moles without poisons or harsh chemicals
- Plunger-style design - Effectively kills moles in their underground tunnels
- Safe operation - Spears remain below ground when set, away from children and pets
- Safety pin included - Prevents false triggers for more efficient trapping
- Weather-resistant - Durable construction allows for repeated use in all conditions
- Fully assembled - Ready to use right out of the package
- Reusable design - Move and reset wherever moles appear in your yard
- No batteries or chemicals - Simple mechanical action requires no power source
Product Specifications:
- Type: Mechanical plunger-style trap
- Material: Weather-resistant metal with galvanized spears
- Trap Style: Below-ground placement with spring-loaded spears
- Safety Feature: Safety pin to prevent accidental firing
- Assembly: Comes fully assembled with illustrated instructions
- Quantity: 1 trap per package
How It Works: The Victor Plunger Style Mole Trap uses a spring-loaded plunger mechanism with sharp spears that penetrate the mole's tunnel when triggered. When a mole pushes up against the activator plate while traveling through its tunnel, the trap is triggered and the spears quickly plunge downward, eliminating the mole instantly. The powerful spring action ensures quick, humane kills, and the below-ground design keeps sharp components safely out of reach.
Target Pest:
- Moles (all species)
- Also may catch gophers in shallow surface tunnels
Setting Instructions:
Step 1: Locate Active Tunnels
- Look for fresh mounds or raised ridges in your lawn
- Flatten out all visible tunnels
- Wait 24 hours and check which tunnels have been raised again (these are active)
- Focus on main travel tunnels rather than feeding tunnels
Step 2: Prepare the Tunnel
- Make a depression in the roof of the main tunnel by pressing down with your thumb
- This creates the trigger point for the trap
Step 3: Position the Trap
- Center the trap on the tunnel with the activator plate directly over the depression
- The activator plate should be partially blocked by the tunnel roof
Step 4: Set the Trap
- Push trap down until spears have bottomed out in the soil
- Create preset holes by plunging spears up and down several times until they travel easily on their own
- This makes triggering more reliable
Step 5: Arm the Trap
- Make sure the latch lever is OUTSIDE the pan before setting
- Pull up on the spring-loaded plunger until it locks in place with the safety pin
- The trap is now armed and ready
Step 6: Monitor and Reset
- Check trap daily
- If trap has fired, check for successful catch
- Reset in same location or move to different active tunnel
- Continue until mole activity stops
Best Practices for Success:
- Spring is ideal - Soft ground makes setting easier and tunnels are more visible
- Target main tunnels - These are the deeper, straighter tunnels used for travel
- Avoid dry/frozen ground - Hard soil makes setting difficult
- Check trap orientation - Activator plate must be over tunnel depression
- Pre-set the holes - Plunging spears several times improves trigger response
- Be patient - Moles may avoid trap initially; persistence pays off
- Multiple traps - Use 2-3 traps in different tunnels for faster results
When to Use:
- Best seasons: Spring, summer, and fall when ground is soft
- Spring: Ideal time as tunnels are easily identifiable and ground is soft
- Summer/Fall: Effective during active mole season
- Avoid: Winter or very dry periods when ground is hard
Where to Use:
- Lawns and turf areas
- Gardens and flower beds
- Parks and recreational areas
- Golf courses and athletic fields
- Any area with mole damage
Safety Information:
- Spears stay underground - Sharp points remain below ground when trap is set
- Safety pin prevents accidents - Eliminates false firings during setup
- Keep children away - Do not allow children to handle or play near trap
- Mark trap location - Consider flagging trap so others can avoid the area
- Handle with care - Use caution when setting and checking trap
- Supervise pets - Keep pets away from trap area when armed
Maintenance:
- Clean trap after each use to remove soil and debris
- Check spring mechanism periodically for proper function
- Store in dry location when not in use
- Inspect spears for damage or dullness
- Apply light oil to moving parts to prevent rust
Advantages Over Other Methods:
- No chemicals or poisons - Safe for soil, plants, and environment
- No bait required - Moles trigger trap naturally while tunneling
- Instant results - Know immediately if trap was successful
- Reusable - One trap lasts for years with proper care
- Cost-effective - No ongoing bait or chemical purchases needed
- Targeted control - Eliminates specific problem moles
Storage: Store in dry location away from children. Keep trap in safe position to prevent accidental firing. Clean and dry trap before long-term storage to prevent rust.
Package Contents:
- 1 Victor Plunger Style Mole Trap (fully assembled)
- Illustrated operating instructions
- Safety pin installed
Dimensions/Weight:
- Approximate weight: 1.8-2.0 lbs
- Durable metal construction
Made in USA