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CINCH Traps have been a favorite solution for professional trappers, ranchers, farmers, and homeowners for more than 100 years. Every CINCH Trap is manufactured in Oregon where they take product quality and service very seriously. Each Gopher Trap Kit contains 3 traps, 3 flags, and an instructional brochure. The traps come in small, medium, and large sizes.
Small: 2.25 in. diameter tunnel size
Medium: 3 in. diameter tunnel size
Large: 3.5 in. diameter tunnel size
Product Documents
| Target pests | Gophers |
|---|---|
| For use in | Lawns, Gardens, Sports Fields, Golf Courses, Ranches, Farm lands |
| Application | Find the fresh mound or trail. Use a spade shovel or tunneling tool to remove the top soil and the plug of dirt from the mole or gopher hole. Making sure the tunnel is exposed and debree free. Activate the trap and place the cinch arm in the tunnel system. Leave the tunnel open to draw the gopher or mole to the trap. When the trap goes off it will give a clear visual with the spring arm sticking up in the air. Then open the cinch arm up and slide the trap out of the tunnel, leaving the gopher or mole in the tunnel. Bury the gopher or mole up. |
| Pet safe | Yes, when used as directed. |
| Material / Construction | Metal wiring and galvanized steel plate. |
| Special Features | This easy to use trap makes removal of gophers and moles a Cinch. With the studies done we can judge the distance from the trigger to the cinch end, so the rodent is in the trap when they go to push the dirt and plug the opening. This making the effectivness exact to getting rid of the gopher and mole. |
| Parts Included | Each Kit contains flags to go with the traps and a instructional brochure. |
| Shipping Weight | 2.10 lbs |
| Manufacturer | CINCH Traps |
CINCH Trapping Tips:
After you have set your Cinch traps leave the hole open, air movement is important. In the event you have concerns about the open hole, just put a bucket or a small piece of wood over the hole leaving room for air movement.
If you think your trap has the scent from a predator you should clean them with soap and water and lightly spray with CINCH Maintenance Spray. This process will eliminate any scent on the trap. Predator (mostly dogs and cats) scent will alert moles and gophers to danger and they will plug the trap.
Using flags to mark your set is a great idea, especially when setting several sets. Always remove all traps from the area when doing ground maintenance. Traps and tractors do not work well together.
CINCH Most Asked Trapping Questions:
Question- I received the mole traps, followed the directions, overnight the trap was sprung and I pulled the trap out it was empty. Thoughts?
Answer- Sometimes when you set the trap, if there is a bend in the tunnel the mole can get by and then can set the trap from the back and will back fill the hole with dirt. When you set the trap get a long dowel or stick and make sure the tunnel is straight, long and really cleared out. That way you know they won't be able to get around your trap. If they get around the trap they can push the dirt onto the plates which will set off the trap.
Question- Do I have moles or gophers?
Answer- There are several ways to identify what you have working in your yard. First, let’s look at the food source; moles eat bugs, grubs, and worms. Gophers on the other hand, eat vegetation, roots and grasses. Take a good look around your area to identify the food source. Second, let’s look at your above ground activity. Moles will have a perfect mound of soil; very seldom will you see any open holes. Moles will also leave a raised tunnel system just below the sod. Gophers will have a lower mounding of soil in a horse shoe shape; many times you may see an open hole in the center of the activity. Identifying you activity is important to achieve control. The Cinch mole and gopher traps are of different sizes and the proper trap is critical for your success.
Question- How do I know what size trap?
Answer- Find the tunnel, which means digging down past the mound and get to the tunnel that is parallel to the surface. That is the animals run or main tunnel. That is where you will be putting the trap. The jaws of the trap when set, should fit snug into the tunnel. It is better to get a slightly larger trap than your tunnel size than too small. Make sure the jaws are not resting at a bend in the tunnel, because then the animal can get around the trap as well.
Question- I set two traps one in each direction, and the animals covered them with dirt, and the trap wasn't sprung. What am I doing wrong?
Answer- The animal is getting around the trap, or the animal is using a different tunnel that leads to the same mound. You will need to dig around and find the alternative tunnel that the animal is using and set a trap in that tunnel as well.
Cinch Trap 3 pack
By Zeke on 05/18/2013
Well made, easy to set, when they work they are excellent. No complaints about the trap. I would recommend carefully considering the SIZE you order. I got the large 3" - it is too large for the majority of the holes I have. My fault. A better deal might be to have a 3pack with 3 different sizes (1,2, and 3 inch) that would be very practical.
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Cinch Trap recommended by the pros
By Kim on 09/14/2016
Let's start by saying I haven't actually CAUGHT anything yet. But not at the fault of the traps. There is a learning curve in knowing the animal you are trying to get. In this case, ground squirrels. But I will prevail! If these fail to do the job, I will resort to the explosive propane method! The traps arrived on time. They were the best price I could find. Setting them is a bit difficult only because the springs are really strong. If you've ever set a rat trap, these are similar in strength. Make sure kids and dogs are nowhere to be seen because if these things go off near anything flesh and bone, it will cause severe damage. Follow the instructions, try not to get your glove caught under the trigger wires and you will be good to go!
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best traps
By Denis on 11/07/2014
Got you .
By Alfredo on 04/05/2019
I have to say .....it did what it was suppose to do ! In the first day a got 3 intruders , then 3 days later I had an uninvited guest intruding in my lawn , set the trap ........in 3 hours he was history ! This product WORKS!!!!!
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These WORK!
By Marilyn on 02/12/2021
To determine the size you need of the CINCH Traps Gopher Trap Kit 3-Pack: Find the tunnel, which means digging down past the mound and get to the tunnel that is parallel to the surface. That is the animals run or main tunnel. That is where you will be putting the trap. The jaws of the trap when set, should fit snug into the tunnel. It is better to get a slightly larger trap than your tunnel size than too small. Make sure the jaws are not resting at a bend in the tunnel, because then the animal can get around the trap as well. Please see sizing below. The traps come in small, medium, and large sizes.
Small: 2.25 in. diameter tunnel size
Medium: 3 in. diameter tunnel size
Large: 3.5 in. diameter tunnel size
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CINCH Traps Gopher Trap Kit sizes vary depending on the diameter of the tunnel you are using them in, which you will need to measure to determine which you need as explained in the directions here. They come in packs of 3.
Small: 2.25 in. diameter tunnel size
Medium: 3 in. diameter tunnel size
Large: 3.5 in. diameter tunnel size
The kits are sold 3 to a box.
CINCH Traps Gopher Trap Kit 3-Pack
Rating: 4.7 (6 Reviews / 2 Q&A)
