How to get of moles?

[MannyEdge]

Will this work to get rid of moles in my backyard?

http://www.getridofmoles.com/clay-soil-mole-repeller.htm

I have heard of killing or trapping moles, but I do not think that it will work for me because I live next to a farm. I am sure I cannot kill every mole in the area. I have put down chemicals to kill the grubs, but I was wonding about the above device.

thanks,

manny

[Surf'n'Turf]

A few of these should do it....

[MannyEdge]

I am sorry, but I am serious about getting rid of the moles. I thought this website had members that are professionals.

[rider]

Talpirid - you can find it at Lesco. best stuff on the market

[landscaperbob]

Not sure of effectiveness but fresh Juicyfruit gum supposedly binds them up & kills them. Little chunks not whole piece.Brother works in pest control.

[Surf'n'Turf]

Sorry, my friend just a little humor....but you don't need a license to use them! If you got rid of the grubs (bad), that can help, but moles feed on a lot of other insects as well, including earthworms (good). I've had good results with Talprid, also. Not sure about the battery powered mole chaser....would depend upon the size area you are looking to erradicate and it does not kill them, but merely chases them to a different area.

[Surf'n'Turf]

Not sure of effectiveness but fresh Juicyfruit gum supposedly binds them up & kills them. Little chunks not whole piece.Brother works in pest control.

That's what the agricultural extension here recommends, too. I've tried it putting in the tunnels, but results were mixed at best. Could be that when there is a large supply of natural forage available, the gum goes unnoticed.

[sheshovel]

Ok now read. The poster does not want to kill the moles just get rid of them guys.
Have you asked them nicely to leave?
Just kidding.
These devices DO work, downsides are- some of them BEEP every few minutes and drive you nuts!

You have to keep up on buying expensive batteries because when you stop useing them the moles come right back.

You will need to invest in 5 or 6 of them to spread out around your property.

But they do work. So so those whirrlygig things you stick in the ground..but the wind has to be blowing all the time.

[Surf'n'Turf]

Ok now read. The poster does not want to kill the moles just get rid of them guys.
Have you asked them nicely to leave?
Just kidding.
These devices DO work, downsides are- some of them BEEP every few minutes and drive you nuts!

You have to keep up on buying expensive batteries because when you stop useing them the moles come right back.

You will need to invest in 5 or 6 of them to spread out around your property.

But they do work. So so those whirrlygig things you stick in the ground..but the wind has to be blowing all the time.

Well, they do have good hearing...they're just stubborn to leave when there is a good availability of food at their disposal! If he put down product for grub treatment, I see no real difference for putting down product for moles. Could go the Juicy Fruit route...a virtual bargain at 25 cents a pack.

[MannyEdge]

I started putting down the grub treatment on Saturday. How often can you put that stuff down that will not harm the grass? Every two weeks?

The reason I did not want to kill the moles because of the farm behind my house. I thought it would be impossible to kill all of them.

On the devices, I have read mixed reviews about them. It seems most people think they do not work from the reviews that I have read. They are expensive if they do not work.

I am just so upset because of the time and money I spent on my yard to have those darn moles in it.

Manny

[GearHead_1]

Having cats is a real plus in the mole war.

[TAZ]

from my experince the only way to get rid of them is to kill them. Talpird works. Trapping works if you can indentify the tunnel structure properly to set them. Gum is a farse. There is no proof to back that up. The other repellent devices like castor oil and the like are a waste of time and money IMO. You'll be posting back here in a year fighting the same battle.

-TAZ

[Surf'n'Turf]

I started putting down the grub treatment on Saturday. How often can you put that stuff down that will not harm the grass? Every two weeks?

The reason I did not want to kill the moles because of the farm behind my house. I thought it would be impossible to kill all of them.

On the devices, I have read mixed reviews about them. It seems most people think they do not work from the reviews that I have read. They are expensive if they do not work.

I am just so upset because of the time and money I spent on my yard to have those darn moles in it.

Manny

What did you use for the grubs? Hopefully Dylox, which is about the only thing that works well at this stage in their life cycle. It needs to be watered in well....you can check populations of infested areas by pealing back damaged turf areas. Like I said, it may very well reduce the amount of moles if the kill rate is good. Going into next season, consider applying merit as a preventive measure earlier in the season. Not sure I understand about the farm issue? Are you worried about livestock? I can guarantee you, no farmer wants moles around, either.

[MarkintheGarden]

Will this work to get rid of moles in my backyard?

http://www.getridofmoles.com/clay-soil-mole-repeller.htm

I have heard of killing or trapping moles, but I do not think that it will work for me because I live next to a farm. I am sure I cannot kill every mole in the area. I have put down chemicals to kill the grubs, but I was wonding about the above device.

thanks,

manny

I have been told that Molexit, a castor oil product does work for six months.

[gqnine44]

Juicyfruit is recommended by the county extension! You are gonna have to send me proof of that. Nothing, will effectively work except trapping. It isnt that hard. Do a little research on the net and get some $13.00 Victor out-o-site, or Mole Eliminator traps and have some fun. You will be surprised how easy it will be to rid your property of moles. Just because their is a farm next door doesnt mean anything. Tougher obstacles have been overcome. Trap and you will eventually conquer! :usflag:

[EA Quinn]

I have had great success this year using Talparid to get rid of the moles. Just make sure when you place the fake worms into their tunnels, that you are wearing latex gloves so your scent doesnt get on the bait. I would give it a try. its about $60.00 for 20 worms. Its effective and the customers will pay for the service. I have found it to be a good income maker because people usually want moles gone at any price. Ive incorporated it into a service we now offer.

[MannyEdge]

http://cooperseeds.com/viewitem.php3?prod=1083

How does this website selling it at this cost? Has anyone purchased it from them?

Manny

[EA Quinn]

wow that is a killer price. I should stock up for next year. Thanks for the link. thats definately a purchase you should make.

[DoetschOutdoor]

Hook a hose up from your truck exhaust and run it into the mole hole and let it run for a few hours. We did this right when we moved in to our current house and the moles have never been back.

[hosejockey2002]

If your yard is small enough to make this practical, you can install a sheet metal "underground fence" around the perimeter of your yard. I'm pretty sure that if you go down about 18" with the sheet metal the moles won't go under it. Then you just have to trap the ones in your yard and you won't have to worry about moles anymore.

[TAZ]

http://cooperseeds.com/viewitem.php3?prod=1083

How does this website selling it at this cost? Has anyone purchased it from them?

Manny

I haven't purchased from them. That isn't a bad price though. I get mine through Lesco not too much below that.
-TAZ

[gqnine44]

Hook a hose up from your truck exhaust and run it into the mole hole and let it run for a few hours. We did this right when we moved in to our current house and the moles have never been back.

Unfortunately this is a coincidence moles can very quickly dig themselves an area to hide from such things and very quickly block out the intrusion.

Sheet Metal...Coincidence also, mole tunnels can be way deeper than 18".

[Runner]

Oh boy......Please please PLEASE do some research before going and dumping pesticides down into the ground. The juicy fruit gum....this is a perfect example of the type of info you so often get from the cooperative extension services. Most of the time, they know less than we do on the issues we present to them. It is an old fallacy....so is the cat hair, shards of glass, auto exhaust, etc.
Moles are insectivores. Many people believe that if you "get rid of the grubs", the moles go away. Nothing could be farther from the truth. They feed on grubs, as grubs are a delicacy to them, but grubs are NOT their main food source. They eat more weight in earthworms than all other food sources combined. They forage with a keen sense of smell and eat any insect that comes near their run, as well as even being known to eat mice. Someone earlier mentioned traps. The thing with traps, is that if set properly, they are completely successful - and you have the evidence to show it. You just have to know how to do it. It is a skill....like successful fishing or hunting.
Talpirid was also mentioned. This works. We use it all the time with a 100% guarantee. We make alot of money at it, because we KNOW it is going to work, and we can guarantee the program. If you're thinking of any other substitute, give it up. Uncle pete's pellets, and many other novelty items do NOT work. The castor oil treatments that were mentioned earlier work. The problem is, is that they don't work as claimed. If you get 4 to 6 weeks out of it, you are doing well...and that's under perfect (dry) conditions.

[cush]

A guy in my area used a mixture of propane and oxygen and then blows them up. It seems like it would be a fun job to have.

[hosejockey2002]

A guy in my area used a mixture of propane and oxygen and then blows them up.

Sounds like bleach in the gene pool to me....