Mole Trapping for Beginners

Buying your first mole traps starts with choosing the equipment you need and learning the setup for that particular trap. A starter kit brings traps and tools together. Individual products let you add to equipment you already own.

Start With a Kit

The Mole Reaper Home Defense Kit includes:

• Five Mole Reaper traps with trigger pan stops
• One trap setting tool
• One Hori Hori digging knife
• One tunnel cleanout tool
• Five orange stakes for marking trap locations

If you’re starting without trapping equipment, this kit puts those items in one package. Check the kit contents before adding separate tools or stakes to your order.

Buying Traps Individually

The standard Mole Reaper Mole Trap is sold individually. Its two-piece setting tool is sold separately and is strongly recommended.

You can also browse Mole Trapping for Homeowners to find the kit, individual traps, and supporting equipment.

Watch the Setup Before You Begin

Start with Mole Reaper: How the Pros Set Them, then review the instructional videos in your product’s photo gallery. Follow the instructions for your exact trap model, even if you’ve used another brand before.

Standard or Elite?

For first-time buyers, we recommend starting with the standard Mole Reaper trap or the Home Defense Kit. The Elite Series is designated for professional use only and requires Mole Reaper setting tools.

Questions About What to Order?

Contact us with the trap model you’re considering and any equipment you already have. We can help you check what belongs in your order.