Arouze (Wire) Trap
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Durability
Overall Rating
This is a classic French device. It is a very simple design but can be a pain to set as the trigger square will slip if it isn’t perfectly aligned.
The major drawbacks are that it will only catch from one direction (so two are needed in each location), and that the jaws are very narrow and the mole will have to physically squeeze through to get to the trigger; thus reducing the chances of a successful trapping.
The advantage is that it is pretty much unbreakable, as well as being small to carry around if you have a large area to trap.
The major drawbacks are that it will only catch from one direction (so two are needed in each location), and that the jaws are very narrow and the mole will have to physically squeeze through to get to the trigger; thus reducing the chances of a successful trapping.
The advantage is that it is pretty much unbreakable, as well as being small to carry around if you have a large area to trap.
Verdict
Simple and will last for ever (if you don’t lose the trigger). Unlikely to catch reliably and fiddly to set.
