EXPERT OPINIONS
We speak with people everyday who have "tried everything" to get rid of their moles without success and so are understandably skeptical of the effectiveness of trapping. If you too remain unconvinced, perhaps a few independent opinions will be of interest:
"The damaging population of moles can be reduced by trapping. This is the most reliable method of mole control."
-T. Stockdale and A. Smith, Extension Specialists, Ohio State University
"The only effective way to gain control over moles--even temporarily--is with the use of traps."
-A. Owen & M. Case, authors, Mole Control (1994)
"Trapping is the surest and, so far as my experience goes, the most practical method of getting rid of moles."
-T. E. Scheffer, Zoologist, Kansas State University
"Because of the mole's unique biological attributes, the most effective way to control moles is trapping."
-T. Barnes, Wildlife Specialist, University of Kentucky
"There are many popular methods for eliminating moles, though some have questionable efficacy...The most effective measure is trapping."
-Martha Stewart, The New York Times syndicated columnist
"The worst offense committed in the name of mole control is the great landscape lie that insecticides will cure the problem. To control moles, knowledgeable consumers generally turn to ... traps."
-J. Pease, Wildlife Specialist, Iowa State University
"Trapping is the most successful and practical method of getting rid of moles."
-F. R. Henderson, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Kansas State University
"Windmills, mothballs, castor beans and garlic have all made their way into the unabridged lore of mole remedies. So far as anyone knows, none of them will consistently produce the same results as a properly placed trap."
-D. Tylka, Urban Biologist, St. Louis
"Trapping is the best method of control."
-University of Tennessee Extension
"Poisoning our world for the sake of a perfect lawn is vain, stupid, shortsighted, ignorant, and callous...If you know someone being traumatized by mole hills, get them mole traps."
-R. Perrone, Director, Three Rivers Avian Center
"Many and varied are the fairy tale approaches to dealing with the elusive mole. Be advised that only one--trapping--has proven reliable."
-P. Field, Washington State University Extension
"Trapping is the most effective method of getting rid of moles."
-Clemson University Extension
"Trapping is the most successful and practical method to get rid of moles and eliminate damage."
-R. Pierce, Fish and Wildlife Specialist, University of Missouri
"You still want to get rid of the mole? The only proven method...is proper trapping."
-M. Robson, Extension Agent, Washington State University
"Trapping, the best method of mole control, is the method used most."
-R. Marsh and W. Howard, Wildlife Biologists
"A scissors-like trap {is} an extremely effective means for eliminating moles."
-R. Gavin, "Mole Madness," The Wall Street Journal , Jan. 22, 2002.
"While there are many recommendations for controlling moles on the market, trapping still remains the only sure-fire control method."
-P. Bennet et al., Extension Specialists, Ohio State University
"Trapping is the most successful and practical method of controlling moles."
-M. Brittingham, Assoc. Professor of Wildlife Resources, Penn State University
"The scissors-style trap is the best way to gain control over moles and return peace of mind."
-A. Owen and M. Case, Mole Control (1994)
"The most effective method of reducing mole damage is by lowering mole numbers through trapping."
-G. Yarrow, Associate Professor of Wildlife, Clemson University
"...traps provide the simplest and most effective means of control."
-D. Caron, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware
"Where moles are a definite problem, the only sure way to control them is by trapping."
-D. Pehling, Extension Analyst, Washington State University
"Trapping is the most efficient and cost-effective method in managing mole populations."
-S. Craven, Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin
"Trapping is the only effective way {to control moles}."
-J. Byford, Extension Wildlife Professor, University of Tennessee
"Using traps to kill them is still the most reliable method of control."
-J. Loven, Indiana State Director, USDA Animal Damage Control Program
"Trapping is the only viable method of control."
-University of North Carolina Extension
"Trapping is safe, effective, and efficient...I advocate traps"
-S. Vantassel, Editor, Living With Wildlife
"Animal damage control specialists at Purdue University consider trapping to be one of the most effective means of controlling moles."
-Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue University
"Because suitable traps are available for mole control, it is extremely difficult to justify the use of poisons."
-W. Kern, Jr., Urban Wildlife Specialist, University of Florida
"Trapping is the most effective and practical means for controlling problem moles."
-D. Ferraro and S. Hygnstrom, Extension Specialists, University of Nebraska
"Lethal control {of moles} is possible using mole traps."
-J. Kea, Specialized Forest Agent, North Carolina State University
"The most effective way to control moles is trapping."
-T. Kowalsick, Extension Educator, Cornell University
"Trapping is the most reliable method of control."
-H. Black, technical editor, Animal Damage Management Handbook, USDA
"Trapping is the most efficient and effective means of mole control..."
-North Dakota State university Extension
"Repellents and toxicant are generally ineffective for controlling mole damage. Lethal...efforts are the most effective."
-J. Armstrong, Extension Wildlife Scientist, Auburn University
"The use of traps is probably the most effective control method for moles."
-J. Church, Extension Educator, University of Illinois
"Trapping is practical and effective for the homeowner and small farmer."
-K. Johnson, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Iowa State University
"Trapping is probably the homeowner's most cost-effective method of control."
-J. Kitts and C. Goodwin, Fish and Wildlife Biologists, University of Minnesota
"The only sure method is trapping."
-P. Field, Washington State University Extension
