1. A vole trap accessory set is available separately and comprises a tunnel locating probe and a 6 cm hole cutter.
2. To find a tunnel work along a line between two earth-mounds and/or visible tunnel openings as it is likely that a connecting tunnel is there. Push the probe into the ground in many spots and when the probe suddenly slips into the ground very easily you will have located a tunnel. Ideally, the trap should be positioned where the tunnel is straight and level. So check whether your located spot is ideal by probing ahead of it and behind it akong the like of the connecting tunnel.
3. Using the 6 cm hole cutter with a twisting action, cut a neat vertical hole down into the tunnel plus an extra 2 cm down into the floor of the tunnel. Carefully lift out any loose soil from the tunnel, or push it flat into the tunnel floor.
4. Insert the trap into the hole and carefully pull the sprung handle up as far as it will go. It will lock in this position. Make sure the trap openings run in the same direction as the tunnel.
5. Scatter loose leaves or grass round the trap to block out draughts and light. The trap is now set up for action. Check the trap next day at the latest. You will often make a catch in only a few hours.
Accessory set (tunnel location probe and hole digger) are separately available.
1. A vole trap accessory set is available separately and comprises a tunnel locating probe and a 6 cm hole cutter.
2. To find a tunnel work along a line between two earth-mounds and/or visible tunnel openings as it is likely that a connecting tunnel is there. Push the probe into the ground in many spots and when the probe suddenly slips into the ground very easily you will have located a tunnel. Ideally, the trap should be positioned where the tunnel is straight and level. So check whether your located spot is ideal by probing ahead of it and behind it akong the like of the connecting tunnel.
3. Using the 6 cm hole cutter with a twisting action, cut a neat vertical hole down into the tunnel plus an extra 2 cm down into the floor of the tunnel. Carefully lift out any loose soil from the tunnel, or push it flat into the tunnel floor.
4. Insert the trap into the hole and carefully pull the sprung handle up as far as it will go. It will lock in this position. Make sure the trap openings run in the same direction as the tunnel.
5. Scatter loose leaves or grass round the trap to block out draughts and light. The trap is now set up for action. Check the trap next day at the latest. You will often make a catch in only a few hours.
Accessory set (tunnel location probe and hole digger) are separately available.
Traps should be washed with hot water only. Never use soap, detergents or cleaning products. Traps should never be oiled, even with odourless oils. Oil may prevent traps from functioning properly.