What method is recommended for locating active mole tunnels before setting a trap?

What method is recommended for locating active mole tunnels before setting a trap?

• A. Mark flattened sections of tunnels with a peg or wire flag
• B. Dig to locate tunnels with a shovel
• C. Pour water into tunnels until they collapse
• D. Listen for sounds at night

Answer: (A)

Identifying active mole runs reliably is essential for effective trapping. The best approach is to flatten a section of the tunnel and mark it with a peg or wire flag. This gives you a clear, repeatable way to check whether that run is still being used. If the flattened section remains or soon shows fresh soil and signs of activity, you know you’re dealing with an active tunnel where a trap should be placed. Marking the location lets you return later and place the trap in the right run without wandering and guessing. Other methods are less reliable: digging to find tunnels is time-consuming and disruptive, pouring water can cause collapse or mislead you about activity, and listening for sounds at night isn’t precise enough to pinpoint where to trap.

Identifying active mole runs reliably is essential for effective trapping. The best approach is to flatten a section of the tunnel and mark it with a peg or wire flag. This gives you a clear, repeatable way to check whether that run is still being used. If the flattened section remains or soon shows fresh soil and signs of activity, you know you’re dealing with an active tunnel where a trap should be placed. Marking the location lets you return later and place the trap in the right run without wandering and guessing. Other methods are less reliable: digging to find tunnels is time-consuming and disruptive, pouring water can cause collapse or mislead you about activity, and listening for sounds at night isn’t precise enough to pinpoint where to trap.