The Putange mole trap — made in France for 300 years, aged in soil before dispatch. The only trap professional mole catchers use.

The real Putange mole trap — made in France, aged in soil

The imported copies sold in garden centres carry the smell of new metal that a mole detects instantly. At QuickTaupe, every Putange trap is aged in soil before dispatch — exactly as professional mole catchers have always done. The trigger no longer slips, and the mole smells nothing. As the founder of QuickTaupe and a working mole catcher, I send you the very traps I use in the field myself.

Frequently asked questions about the Putange mole trap

What is the difference between your traps and the ones sold in garden centres?

The traps sold in garden centres and on Amazon are copies imported from China: steel that is too thin, slippery metal, a factory smell. The mole detects them instantly and the trigger releases on its own. Mine are made in France from 6 mm copper-plated steel — the traditional model mole catchers have used for generations. It is simply not the same tool.

Why are your traps aged in soil before dispatch?

A mole can smell an earthworm through 7 centimetres of clay, so it will certainly detect a trap fresh out of the factory. Ageing the traps in soil removes the metallic smell and creates the tiny rough patches that hold the trigger in place. I do it for you, so you can set your traps the day they arrive.

Which set should I choose for my first mole?

The "First mole" kit — it contains everything needed for an ordinary garden. If you have a visible infestation, go for the "Mole family" kit. If in doubt, contact me directly and I will advise you based on your situation.

Do the traps arrive ready to use?

Yes. Aged, then wrapped in hessian so they keep their soil smell in transit. You open the parcel, put your gloves on and set them. No three-week wait.

Do you ship outside France?

Yes — we ship across Europe and beyond, with tracked delivery, typically 4 to 10 business days. I prepare every order myself: there is no middleman between me and your garden.