Mole Control
Moles can do more harm than good. There is little benefit to having moles in your yard. They are insectivores (insect eaters), and may control some outbreaks. However, moles can cause a considerable amount of damage to your lawn. Moles tend to dig underground tunnels and mounds in your lawn. These tunnels cause damage to root systems and create paths for other rodent infestations. There is an abundance of conflicting advice on mole control. Moles can quickly colonize and spread if not properly handled. Moles become more and more difficult to control the longer they are allowed to tunnel.
Repellents & Other Tactics
Numerous home remedies have been tested, but results are inconsistent and generally ineffective. The remedies below have shown either no or minimal results when it comes to effective mole control. In short, don’t waste your time.
- Pickle Juice
- Broken Glass – Dangerous
- Red Pepper
- Razor Blades – Dangerous
- Bleach
- Moth Balls
- Rose Branches
- Human Hair Balls
- Ultrasonic Devices
- Caster Oil
- Explosives – Majority are illegal
Mole Trapping
Trapping moles is the most effective and practical method of control. Trapping is generally more successful in the Spring or Fall and especially after a good rain. During Summer and Winter months, moles are more difficult to locate because they are deeper in the soil. Three types of effective mole traps are: harpoon, scissor jaw, and choker loop. All directions must be followed on each of these traps to ensure humane deployment. Traps need to be set in active burrows. To identify main runways in your lawn, look for constantly reopened tunnels that follow a strait line or that connect 2 mounds.
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