Talpex Trap

Generally a fairly good trap. The setting is easier than the Duffus type trap, and the triggering is more sensitive than the scissor type trap. However, as with the scissor trap, the jaws may also fail to close fully if blocked with stones or grit. 

This is a great choice if you are getting lots of filled in traps, since the trigger mechanism is different (in the roof).  It will be less likely to put off a 'trap shy' mole.    

The main difficulty of this trap is setting it at the correct height. Since the trigger is in the roof of the tunnel and operates when it is pushed up, if the trap is too high it will not trigger and if the trap is too low, the mole will hit it from the side rather than from underneath; again not triggering the trap.

It is also fairly common to find a live mole in one of these traps, either pinched but not dead, or simply caught by the foot. Be prepared to dispatch the mole quickly with a sharp blow to the nose with a trowel.