Sonic Mole Chaser-NOT

[buckrun]

I can save all the gardeners out there some money.
Don't buy a MoleChaser.  This is a tube with batteries in it that you push into the ground and it emits a vibration that is sposed to chase moles away for quite a circumference around it.  FALSE.  Seeded my fall veggies yesterday and attracted by the moist soil Mz Mole plowed underneath each and every bed whilst the chaser vibrated on.
Just a tip....back to poison peanuts.  Does anyone have any success stories with mole deterrents?
We have lots of worms and I would gladly share but the plowing tunnels under my beds has got to stop!
Lee

[Caprine Beings]

Lee get out your trimmers and cut DH's hair. Human hair is an irritant to moles and mice. It gets trapped in their hair and makes them itch excessively. They will move away. I am not sure if goat or dog hair would work, but human hair jammed down their holes has worked for me on several occasions.
Tam

[buckrun]

Been there done that.  They do not mind.
The enticement is too great with handfuls of huge worms everywhere.
My poor worms.  I need my worms.

[tmfinley]

Thanks for letting us know Lee.  I often look at those mole chasers but somewhere deep down inside knew they were probably junk.

[ellie]

I talked to someone yesterday who mentioned gophers (I suspect they're similar) who used wire cages underground.  Like around newly planted trees...could you adapt that for a garden?  Chicken wire?  Worms and roots could go thru but maybe moles couldn't...

[Sondra]

RX for moles.

For the moles, apply one Jack Russell Terrier per dozen moles per day. A peppy JRT will take care of them for you tout suite.

[Sondra]

Home remedies sometimes work with these insect-eating mammals. They tunnel to find earthworms, grub worms and insect larvae to eat.  Moles can be controlled to some degree with hot-pepper and castor-oil products or mixtures of these ingredients. Injecting the materials into the ground in the problem areas is more effective than spraying the surface.  Planting castor beans around the perimeter of the yard or garden can help, too.

FORMULA
The formula for the castor-oil repellent can be made by using a blender to combine 1/4 cup of unrefined castor oil (can be purchased at most pharmacies) and 2 tablespoons of a dishwashing liquid. Blend the two together, add 6 tablespoons water, and blend again. Combine the concentrated mixture with water at a rate of 2 tablespoons of solution to 1 gallon of water. Use a watering can or sprayer to liberally apply the solution to areas where moles are active. The above mixture will cover approximately 300 square feet.

The repellent will be most effective where it can be watered into the moist soil surrounding surface tunnels made by moles. Areas that receive extensive irrigation will quickly loose the repellent to leaching. For best results, spray the entire area needing protection; moles will burrow under a perimeter treatment.

The repellent may need to be reapplied before moles depart. Once moles move elsewhere, the solution usually remains effective for 30 to 60 days


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