Your lawn doesn’t have to be a gardener’s dream for you to understand the angst and frustration that the presence of moles can cause. Those who fancy the saying, “You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill,” must have never awakened to the destruction these insectivores can cause in a single evening of burrowing – digging those tunnels searching for food and shelter. Here are some common and affordable mole control methods that are useful to eradicate these mammals and preserve your lawn.
Baits and Poisons – Basic Mole Eradication
Once you’ve identified active tunnels, you can use mole control bait. Many of these may be in pellet form or one that mimics the critter’s natural food source such as earthworms like Talprid Mole Control. Baits are typically placed inside the opening of the tunnels in hopes that a mole literally takes the bait. Yes, these are poisons and as such shouldn’t be used around pets or small children that might be tempted to dig into the hole.
Spray Repellents for Moles – An Effective Deterrent
There are many types of spray repellents to deter moles on the market today, some more effective for specific breeds of moles than others. Some, like Monterey Mole Repellent boasts natural minerals and ingredients that are safe for landscapes and gardens while remaining effective at keeping moles away. If protecting your landscaping from chemicals is essential, be careful which type of spray repellent you use. Also be aware that many sprays will keep ground squirrels, rabbits, gophers, and armadillos away, too.
Sonic Pulse Mole Prevention
If chemicals and poisonous baits aren’t for you, consider using sonic pulse methods. Typically a ground stake or transmission source emits ultrasonic sound waves that are intolerable to these ground animals with acute hearing. This won’t affect you or your family, but it sure can keep the moles off your lawn and keep them from damaging your irrigation system, as well.
Trapping Moles
There are two methods of trapping moles: one with a trap that kills and one that allows for trap and release. Trap and release is humane, but is a more involved process that takes dedication on your part. More commonly, a frustrated homeowner will opt for the pre-fabricated traps that are set into the tunnel in aims of killing the mole. This is not pretty, let us warn you. Some people have success setting up a coffee can trap that will tip up and trap the critter until they can release it back into the wild. Before trapping, consider a deterrent to eradicate the issue.
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