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When they invade, moles make a dreadful mess of your yard.
I'm talking crop damage, tiny tunnels, molehills, you know, the whole shebang. You are here because you want to know how to get rid of moles in yard and garden.
So, let's skip the formalities and dive right into it. Here are 6 ridiculously simple ways to get rid of moles in yard and garden.
Contents
•Signs of moles in the yard
•6 simple ways to get rid of moles in yard and garden
1.Call the professionals
2.ultrasonic devices
3.learn how to kill a mole
4.use repellents
5.gas them out
6.improve yard drainage
•bonus tips: things that won't work
1.flooding the holes
2.asbestos and your trusty leaf blower
3.mole traps
Signs of moles in the yard
The unique thing about moles is they spend most of their lives underground. On some occasions or when horny, these pests come on land to find a mate.
That tells you that farmers or people who own yards, rarely get to see these little terrors in person. But there are some telltale signs that there are moles in your yard or garden.
Telltale signs your yard has moles
•Symmetrical, circular mounds of dirt that resemble volcanoes.
•Small raised ridges about 3-30 inches (used as passageways).
•Plants with damaged roots
•You might see one with your own two eyes.
This is what moles look like:
Why are there moles in my yard or garden?
Remember that person in your home who is always by the fridge?
The very simple reason why there are moles in your yard is they are looking for food. But the thing is, moles never eat plants. So, what are they looking for?
Moles feed on earthworms or worms, in general, grubs and insects.
What about voles? Wait-what are voles?
Unlike moles, voles are herbivorous or vegans just like Miley Cyrus.
6 simple ways to get rid of moles in yard and garden
Option 1: call the professionals
Have you tried everything including playing Celine Dion songs? Yes, some people do that.
If so, you should call a professional before the damage becomes too costly or extensive. The good thing about calling professionals is you won't have to work with poisons or have to deal with the moral dilemma of having to decide what to do with the moles once you catch them.
Is it legal to kill moles in the UK? Will I be haunted by the memories of what I have done? And similar questions.
YES, it is legal to kill moles in the UK. The second question you can answer when the occasion arises.
Option 2: ultrasonic devices
If killing moles doesn't sound appealing to you, try ultrasonic devices.
Some people, such as Misty Blue from chrinofhorse.com claim that these devices don't work and others have found success.
I won't guarantee you that ultrasonic devices work.But some brands are worth trying .
Found success or failure using ultrasonic devices to get rid of moles in yard and garden? Tell us in the comment section and give us a share or like.
Option 3: learn how to kill a mole
There are lots of ways to kill a mole, you can go with the obvious method where you get a hoe, dig up the yard, find the moles terrorizing your crops and you can guess the rest. But that may or will result in yard and garden damage.
The other option is toinvest in trapssuch as the ones shown below:
This option is not pretty, but if done right, your mole problem will be a thing of the past.
Option 4: use or plant repellents
We all know what repellents are, right?
You have two options here; one is to use store-bought repellents or two, plant living organisms that moles hate such as:
•Castor oil/plant: a very toxic plant that moles hate (contains ricin). WARNING, keep kids away from this plant.
•Daffodils: moles find daffodils un-tasty
•Marigolds
•Alliums
•Fritillarias
Option 5: gas moles out of yard and garden
Place store-bought gas bombs at the entrances of mole tunnels and hear them scream. Fun fact, moles don't scream, but this is a very effective method of getting rid of moles if you use the right gas.
Before you try this option, make sure that you are allowed to use poison gas in your area. If not, use carbon monoxide from your vehicle's exhaust.
You can also place synthetic poisoned mole bait.
Option 6: take preventative measures
Once you get rid of your yard or garden's mole problem. The next part is to keep them from coming back. Some ways to do that are:
•Sprinkle coffee grounds, tobacco, red pepper or any repellant you find effective. If it rains, you will do it all over again.
•Get rid of their food source (grub insects and worms).
•Get a cat (cats dig up moles)
•Place juicy fruits pellets
•Some dogs hunt moles
•Construct underground fences
•Construct a gravel pit around your garden or yard
•Plant garlic or chocolate lilies
When all else fails, do it old-school. Grab a shovel or pitchfork and murder them in their sleep. That didn't sound right, let me put it this way.
Use your pitchfork to destroy mole tunnels and mounds. This will force them out of your yard.
Mole removal methods that won't work
•Homemade Mole traps: some traps work and some don't.Choose the right type of trap
•Asbestos and leaf blower (you are risking your health)
•Flooding the holes doesn't work with well-established tunnels.
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