Friday, July 19, 2013

The Importance Of Mole Traps

By Carmella Watts


Mole traps refer to some structures designed for capturing some dangerous animals. These animals usually are dangerous to agricultural crops. Making these traps does not require much expertise. However, one must through observation learn on how to set the traps up.

The main reason, as to why these traps are set, is to capture these species that are highly detrimental to plants. Some individuals may just capture them and then do away with them by throwing them away. Others however in some places take the opportunity to earn extra income. There are some individuals who usually eat the meat of these animals. As such, the people capturing them have an option of selling them at a good fee, to those people who consume these animals.

The animal in question has very destructive activities. It can destroy plants over a very large scale. Its destructive activities however are not proportional to its size and physical structure. It is a very small animal, almost as small as a rat. Some species have got grey fur, while others have got brown fur. However, all the species are characterized by four small teeth at the front off their mouths, which are responsible for the destruction of the roots. Their tunnels also are created by their small feet which have got long nails.

The structures used in ensnaring these pests are not elaborate. All they need is expertise in their use. Some individuals with much experience in the making of these structures may never purchase them at all. They only have to find some good wood, assemble it well and place it in the path of those animals. Some people however may not have much experience in the activity of constructing them. These ones may resort to buying theirs, though both are equally effective.

The traps used in curbing the activities of these animals are not very complex structures. In fact, many a time, they are made locally. They only involve assembling some sticks into a characteristic shape and putting then strategically on the path of that animal. However, some may be sold in the markets and shopping malls. These may be considered more effective, though the local ones used with expertise are equally effective.

The use of these structures has got its own merits and demerits. The merits include the fact that through them, dangerous pests can be done away with. This ensures that the heath of plants is safeguarded and the produce amounts highly increased. Besides, the structure of the soil is maintained. Those who also sell them, get an extra source of income from hawking those animals.

These pests may be destructive, but they also have their importance. As such, trapping them may be considered a disadvantage in terms of soil development. They usually serve as very important air aerators by creating their channels. Their removal therefore interferes with soil structure development.

Mole traps are very common structures in the lives of virtually all farmers. They have helped a great deal to trap these pests. When used very well, they have always been effective hence raising the produce of those farms.




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