Penetrator / Spear Trap
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Durability
Overall Rating
This particularly dangerous device is set above the line of a run, with the stabilising stakes either side. When the trigger is activated, by soil movement upwards as the moles passes, the six metal ‘nails’ fire downwards and attempt to spear the mole.
The advantage of this trap is that you shouldn’t need to dig a hole in your lawn, so it is easier to set from that perspective. However this is also the problem since it is hard to align correctly with a run that you cannot see. Additionally, this will only work in reasonably shallow runs.
Due to the multitude of sharpened spikes that are designed to impale the animal, only use this trap if you are fully prepared to wipe it clean of blood and gore.
The advantage of this trap is that you shouldn’t need to dig a hole in your lawn, so it is easier to set from that perspective. However this is also the problem since it is hard to align correctly with a run that you cannot see. Additionally, this will only work in reasonably shallow runs.
Due to the multitude of sharpened spikes that are designed to impale the animal, only use this trap if you are fully prepared to wipe it clean of blood and gore.
Verdict
Easy to set, but usually misses. If it hits, the result is a bloody mangled mess. Only for shallow runs.
