"Ground Moles" Please Help

[Synergy Ground]

:confused:I am having a problem with Ground Moles here in North Florida. My own personal lawn loaded. They are digging through my Centipede, and leaving tunnels everywhere. What can be done about these critters? They are driving me crazy, and have come in fast. Please give me some ideas and ways to get ride of them short of "Blasting" them out with TNT. Don't laugh, its on my mind if I can find it.

Thanks,
TD

[Whitey4]

They are there for a reason... there is food in your turf. Grubs are a likely cause. Get rid of the food, the moles will go elsewhere. Moles are a symptom of another problem.. address the cause instead.

[Exact Rototilling]

Not sure about the grub issue being a cure but night crawlers [earth worms] are the favorite food for moles. My lawn is loaded with night crawlers. I would never use anything to kill off night crawlers since they really help the turf remain healthy in a natural way. If it was me I'd try the mole traps first. If that doesn't work you can try some of the toxic night crawler flavored mole bait. I would not use those since I have pets I care about.

http://ohioline.osu.edu/w-fact/0011.html

[tamadrummer]

Go buy Talparid and apply it. Works like a charm.

[Elite LawnCare]

I have something in my yard too not sure if they are moles, voles, or gophers. The holes are golf ball size under the 4-5 inch mounds of dirt. My neighbor said "just crush up moth balls and spread it around the area they are in" I haven't tried it yet but he says it works. He is a little wacky so who knows......any input on this theory? I had this problem last year in my back yard too but it went away all by itself. Probably does not help my property borders a huge field

[capetrees]

If I have to deal with moles, I always use and recommend something called "Mole Medic". It's sold in a local nursery, I don't know who makes it but it's a solution of 10% castor oil and water. Spray it on the lawn, it doesn't hurt anything and when the moles get the oily substance on their noses, they dislike it and leave. It's worked for me every time.

[rcreech]

Go buy Talparid and apply it. Works like a charm.

Talparid is an awesome product and is about the only proven product on the market! I offer Mole Control as a service and this product works great as I offer a 100% guarantee! So that should tell you how much confidence I have in the product.

Getting rid of grubs may be good for you lawn, but they are only about 5% of a moles diet!

About the only way to get rid of moles....is to get rid of them! You will never (and don't want to) get rid of their food supply which is earth worms.

[Synergy Ground]

What is Talparid, and where can I purchase it?
Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate the help.

Thanks Again,
TD

[Dreams To Designs]

First, determine what the pest is. If they are moles, Talprid works very well as an elimination tool. Anything with castor oil or moth balls will act as a deterrent and the pests will leave only to return when the offending material washes away.

If you have voles, the castor oil will work the same way, but Talprid is ineffective. Voles are root and vegetation eaters and feed only on live plants. If you see lot;s of golf ball sized holes, gnaw marks around the bases of p;ants and hostas get cut off and the roots disappear below ground, you have voles. Voles can also be eliminated with peanut butter & mouse traps or rodenticides in safe bait stations.

Kirk

[Elite LawnCare]

First, determine what the pest is. If they are moles, Talprid works very well as an elimination tool. Anything with castor oil or moth balls will act as a deterrent and the pests will leave only to return when the offending material washes away.

If you have voles, the castor oil will work the same way, but Talprid is ineffective. Voles are root and vegetation eaters and feed only on live plants. If you see lot;s of golf ball sized holes, gnaw marks around the bases of p;ants and hostas get cut off and the roots disappear below ground, you have voles. Voles can also be eliminated with peanut butter & mouse traps or rodenticides in safe bait stations.

Kirk

I know this wasent my thread but thanx for the good info

[ICT Bill]

Listen to Dreams,
Just like any invasive, weed, disease or varmit, you need to know what it is first.
There are many types of burrowing animals, you need to identify it first and then plan a strategy.
Speak with your local extention agent, they have probably had this question asked 1 million times and can head you in the right direction.

If you spray and are not licenced in Florida you can get some heavy fines if caught or turned in. Florida is very strict with its application laws.

[rcreech]

What is Talparid, and where can I purchase it?
Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate the help.

Thanks Again,
TD


You can get it at Lesco...but I have found it the cheapest on the internet.

I get it from: DoYourOwnPestControl.com

You can save about $20 a case from them.

[NC Greenscaper]

Make sure Talpirid is legal in your state also. It is not legal for sale or use in NC

[Synergy Ground]

Thanks for all the good info. As for making sure it is Moles, I have done so. My dog was able to dig one up that was actively digging around is dog house. No doubt their moles. I have lived in North Florida for 33 years. We have always had them around our place, but after seeding 3 acres of Lush Centipede, its really getting on my nerves. :angry:

Thanks Again,

[mverick]

There is also a Molerator. Or something like that.

It injects propane and oxygen into the ground tunnels and ignites it. Blowing up the tunnels and concussion kills the moles. 99% effective.

But, it does blow up the tunnels. Leaving trails in the yard. If you yard is destroyed anyway. Not a big deal. If it isn't. It can be a big deal.

Oh, I know of people in very expensive neighborhoods that got together and had a Mole Blowing up Party. The had tables set outside and the guy went from yard to yard blasting the Moles. LOL... While they were drinking wine and eating finger foods with music playing. Made it a event. Music would turn down for the next blast. Some of our neighborhoods have it really bad.

[wooley99]

One of my Basset hounds does a great job on moles in the backyard. The damage he causes is only much more extensive than the damage the mole was doing. Oh, and if he can sneak the dead mole into the house in his jowls he hides them under a rug or cushion. I don't like the lawn damage and my wife really doesn't like his chew toys. But over the last year Dog - 4, Me (with traps) - 0.

I'm going to try the Talparid in the front yard to try and even the score.

I really like the blowing up idea though. I wonder how I could market that?

[Exact Rototilling]

One of my Basset hounds does a great job on moles in the backyard. The damage he causes is only much more extensive than the damage the mole was doing. Oh, and if he can sneak the dead mole into the house in his jowls he hides them under a rug or cushion. I don't like the lawn damage and my wife really doesn't like his chew toys. But over the last year Dog - 4, Me (with traps) - 0.

I'm going to try the Talparid in the front yard to try and even the score.

I really like the blowing up idea though. I wonder how I could market that?I needed a good laugh that was great. :laugh::laugh:

My basset hound swallowed a dead mole whole . . . in just one big gulp last year.

You could start a business named Mole Patrol. web domain is already taken just checked :cry:

[rcreech]

One of my Basset hounds does a great job on moles in the backyard. The damage he causes is only much more extensive than the damage the mole was doing. Oh, and if he can sneak the dead mole into the house in his jowls he hides them under a rug or cushion. I don't like the lawn damage and my wife really doesn't like his chew toys. But over the last year Dog - 4, Me (with traps) - 0.

I'm going to try the Talparid in the front yard to try and even the score.

I really like the blowing up idea though. I wonder how I could market that?

If I remember correctly this product is called a Rodenator. It is pretty expensive, hard to move around and tears up jack. A

Blowing up a lawn probably isn't a good thing to do!

You don't want a lawn to look much worse then when you got there!

I have seen the pics and it literally blows up the tunnels! NOT GOOD!

Talparid is a cheap, and easy product to use with almost a 100% efficacy if used correctly.

[Barefoot James]

Talparid is an awesome product and is about the only proven product on the market! I offer Mole Control as a service and this product works great as I offer a 100% guarantee! So that should tell you how much confidence I have in the product.

Getting rid of grubs may be good for you lawn, but they are only about 5% of a moles diet!

About the only way to get rid of moles....is to get rid of them! You will never (and don't want to) get rid of their food supply which is earth worms.

Do you have a method to use to make sure the hole is active? How do you know which holes to drop the bait(worm) into? How many worms do you use at a time and what are you chargeing. My Lesco branch says you can really make quite a bit of money using this product. Please let us all now your mode of operation.

Thanks

[wooley99]

RCreech,

I got my Talparid today. I also would like to hear your suggestions on application in addition to what's posted at the bottom of the website http://doyourownpestcontrol.com/talpirid-mole-bait.htm.

To confirm what an earlier poster said, I got mine at Lesco today and it would have been $20 cheaper at the website above (incl. tax) Since I'm using it in my yard I don't have to worry about use tax for web purchase.

[rcreech]

I offer this as a service to my customers and it has been a very good add on to my current business.

I don't do a ton of these, but have done about 80 from Aug 06 to Oct 07.

After I used Talparid on my first 10 lawns, I seen how good it worked so guaranteed my service 100% to help sell it.

I use a 3 step progarm

First Step - Look at lawn to see where the mole(s) are active and put holes in all tunnels (putting even several holes in all tunnels). I also spray paint a little line beside the hole.

Second Step - Go back and check the holes and see which holes have been filled. Where holes have been filled, I bait. It takes a while, but you can eventually tell if there if there is one or more moles and I bait accordingly.

I very rarely use more then 10 worms on a visit. Usually I can get by with 2 or 3 if only one mole.

Third Step - Follow-up to see if the bait was taken. If the bait was taken...then they are toast!

I love this service! I have a lot of fun with it and it ain't bad money! I usually charge about $120 for this service, but I have a very tight area I cover or I would have to charge more.

Good Luck!

[wooley99]

Great! Thanks.

[Barefoot James]

I offer this as a service to my customers and it has been a very good add on to my current business.

I don't do a ton of these, but have done about 80 from Aug 06 to Oct 07.

After I used Talparid on my first 10 lawns, I seen how good it worked so guaranteed my service 100% to help sell it.

I use a 3 step progarm

First Step - Look at lawn to see where the mole(s) are active and put holes in all tunnels (putting even several holes in all tunnels). I also spray paint a little line beside the hole.

Second Step - Go back and check the holes and see which holes have been filled. Where holes have been filled, I bait. It takes a while, but you can eventually tell if there if there is one or more moles and I bait accordingly.

I very rarely use more then 10 worms on a visit. Usually I can get by with 2 or 3 if only one mole.

Third Step - Follow-up to see if the bait was taken. If the bait was taken...then they are toast!

I love this service! I have a lot of fun with it and it ain't bad money! I usually charge about $120 for this service, but I have a very tight area I cover or I would have to charge more.

Good Luck!

Thanks you are awesome!

[F Y P M]

The main food source for moles are earthworms. I found chocolate ex-lax dropped in the mole holes will kill the moles off, trick is it has to be chocolate the moles love it and just end up dehydrating themselves. Keep in mind that moles are also territorial and move in packs. Good luck.

[Az Gardener]

I heard a story about burying glass jars filed with water every 20 ft or so n the perimeter of your yard. Something to do with tricking them into thinking they were nearing a lake. Here is a link to a comical and effective treatment method.
http://www.rosieonthehouse.com/soundbites/archives/harper/070905/christine.mp3