Mole Run Probe – Beagle Products

Making it easy to find mole runs.

You will not catch moles if you don’t know where their runs are, and assuming that a run goes in a straight line between two mole hills is sadly not going to be of any use (as a rule, moles create their runs in very circuitous routes).

Also available as part of the all-in-one Beagle Mole Catchers Kit.

The best selling Beagle run-discovery probe provides the vital solution you need.

Constructed in steel with a sturdy hardwood handle, the probe features a ‘bullet’ shaped end to provide increased feel when probing.

For more information on our Mole Run Probe see our blog post, Probing for Moles.

5 out of 5

V Watts – May 8, 2015:

This mole probe makes it easier to find the runs. thankyou
4 out of 5

malcolm Parker – March 3, 2015:

ordered the probe with my traps. I wasnt sure if I would need it but it was actually very useful. As a first time mole catcher it made it much easier to find the mole runs. As you probe into the ground you can feel when you hit the run as the probe gives a little bit. If you dont use a probe Im not sure what else you could use to find the run. Very sturdy and well made tool. I would recommend.
5 out of 5

George Macfarlane – November 11, 2014:

Definitely worth buying with the trap. You do need something to locate the runs and this does the job brilliantly.

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There are many things you can used to find your mole run, a bamboo cane, a stick or even a long screw driver. At Beagle, we have found through experience that using a probe of the right length and strength so that it is not going to bend or break under pressure does make the job of locating a mole run much easier.

But the main reason why our probe is so successful and popular with our customers is the unique bullet shaped head.

Pointed at the tip of 7mm diameter and 50 mm in length welded to the end of a 50cm shaft. When pushed into the ground when it locates the run it gives instantly and is not restrained by the friction of a single shaft.

Take a look at our video to see how the Beagle mole run probe makes the job of finding the run much easier.
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I have never used a mole trap before. Is your EasySet mole trap suitable for me to use?

Yes! We are very proud that the best thing about our trap is that absolutely anyone can use it and can successfully rid their gardens of unwanted moles.

The innovative design makes it the simplest trap on the market to use. You just have to depress the ‘plunger’ to set the trap, position it in the mole run, and off you go!

How many traps do I need for my garden?

For a small garden with a few mole hills, you are best off with 2.

Medium to large gardens will benefit from 3 or more, as this will increase your chances over a larger trapping area.

For very large gardens, golf-courses, or fields, think in the region of 5-10 traps.

Will your EasySet trap work better than the traditional metal traps?

We find that many of our customers have used the traditional traps in the past but they are no longer catching the moles. Our trap is often more effective because the moles are less likely to detect the serrated wire hoops and there is little or no risk of it becoming jammed or blocked by soil, which is so often the problem with other traps.

I have used my trap very successfully but now it is not triggering properly. What can I do?

We do recommend that in order to keep the trap in tip top condition it is regularly cleaned in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. Then ‘exercise’ the mechanism a couple of times before using again. Please read the full care instructions in the Help tab on the EasySet Mole Trap page.

Do I need any other equipment apart from the EasySet Trap?

It is possible to catch moles with nothing but your EasySet Mole Trap and a regular garden spade, however trapping moles is a totally different procedure to any other form of animal trapping. You have to find the mole tunnel, excavate a hole, and effectively bury the trap. At Beagle we do believe that this does require some essential supporting equipment in addition to the traps.

Firstly you need the essential probe to find the line of the tunnel…

Then you need a spade – to excavate and expose the line of the tunnel…

Then you need a small trowel to clear the tunnel of loose soil and prepare it to receive the trap…

Now you might say I’ve got all this gear and can find it in my shed, but on the other hand is it suited to the job? The probe might be an old metal clothes hanger straightened out. The spade might be too wide and the trowel the wrong shape for poking up the tunnel and getting loose soil out…

Here at Beagle Products we have been thinking about this and have designed some gear especially to accompany our acclaimed EasySet Mole Trap. We believe there is nothing quite like having the right gear to do the job.

Have a look at our full range of mole catching accessories or even consider the full Mole Catching Kit, which has everything you will ever need to rid your garden of moles!

Is it true that the moles will smell the trap and that I should wear gloves when handling the trap?

There are many myths that say such things as “you must not touch the trap with your hands”, “you must bury a new trap in the ground for three days before you catch moles”, “you must wear gloves”, and “you must not store the traps near oil, petrol, etc.”

All of this is complete rubbish. Moles do have a good sense of smell, but scientific research has shown that these smells will not deter them. The only scents that they will avoid are those of other moles or those of predators such as weasels.

Is there a more humane way to get rid of the moles in my garden. I don’t want to kill them!

Many people claim that there is no need for traps as sonar devices, plants or even caster oil can repel moles. However each of these approaches is fundamentally flawed and unfortunately will not rid your garden of these pests!

Sonar devices may deter moles initially however their range is very limited (only around 10m) and moles often return once they get used to the sound.

The plant in question is Euphorbia Lathyris. Research at the University of California has shown that plants have no effect on moles; rather they simply tend to grow in soil that does not provide a good habitat for moles.

Using mole smokes to line the tunnel with castor oil or other unpleasant substances may cause the mole to stop using these tunnels, however this will usually lead only to another digging spree as the mole digs alternative tunnels around the now uninhabitable ones. This will simply lead to even more mole hills.

Our traps have crimped killing bars for increased point pressure, to ensure a quick clean kill every time, therefore the mole is not subjected to any prolonged suffering.