A mole trap are the least expensive and most efficient way to kill moles. Using traps, however, is not universally lawful. ... A law passed in 2000 bans the use of “body gripping” or “snap trap” mole traps. It is legal to own these traps and it is legal to sell these traps, but it is not legal to use them to catch a mole.

Is it legal to trap moles in UK?

Moles are have only basic protection from cruelty under the Wild Mammals Protection Act 1996 and, when trapped or caught, the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Only legally approved poisons can be used by trained and licensed operators.

Can you catch moles humanely?

Humane traps work by letting a mole into the plastic tunnel via doors that close behind the mole and traps it. ... TV gardener Toby Buckland recommends washing your trap in soapy water to remove the scent of humans (moles are clever little animals and won't go near anything that smells of humans).