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Polarlys 03-09-2023 07:25 AM

Good suggestions but they all seem to involve some sort of pesticide. An alternative would be the Bill Murry method. It only takes C-4 and TNT. I wonder if that makes it environmentally friendly ???

mkjelenbaas 03-09-2023 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 2195780)
You can buy Mole pellets at Lowes, HD. etc and follow the instructions. I would also treat the yard with a pesticide to get rid of the food source. Mole crickets can infiltrate a lawn and do a massive amount of root damage in a short period of time.

Kill them

npwalters 03-09-2023 07:48 AM

They are persistent. When you do get them out of your yard using chemicals they often just move next door where the environment is better.

GizmoWhiskers 03-09-2023 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ddeck (Post 2195773)
what can be done to get rid of moles in your yard

The natural order of the food chain would say definitely not poison. The owls and the old eagles we see in The Villages would agree.

jarodrig 03-09-2023 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chrissy2231 (Post 2195938)
Put moth balls down their holes. worked for me!

The use of moth balls outdoors is against the law in Florida and probably most other states …..

Google it to verify what I said ….

bobchap 03-09-2023 09:29 AM

Castor oil mixed with water and dish soap will deter moles and voles. They do not like the smell. Castor oil is sold on amazon, there is a link below. I am also experimenting with coffee grounds. It seems to work. Not sure as well as the castor oil.

Amazon.com

Deden 03-09-2023 09:58 AM

Get a cat

Dbraisted 03-09-2023 10:27 AM

In addition to getting rid of the grubs….bubble gum in the holes…they eat it and die

paulat585 03-09-2023 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joeljohnson (Post 2196017)
i had a vole eat the insulation off one of the main power lines (underground) causing the wire to deteriorate, which caused one of the 120 volt lines to fail and cause half the circuits not to work in my house. I called the power company (seco) and they came out, found the broken wire and patched it (after a few weeks) at no cost to me. In the meantime, they hooked some kind of unit to give me the use of the broken line (with half the amperage).

omg

jimjamuser 03-09-2023 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddeck (Post 2195773)
what can be done to get rid of moles in your yard

It is possible to trap moles. It is just very difficult. You have to use disposable gloves whenever you touch the traps because they have a super sense of smell and want to avoid humans. The same thing about the gloves if you are putting out poison.

laryb 03-09-2023 07:30 PM

We had a mole problem several years ago and hired someone to trap them. I watched what they did, and when they trapped one, I decided to try it myself if they came back. Well, back they came a couple of years later. I bought the Victor Out O' Sight trap on Amazon. From what I learned, the trick was to tamp down the mounds and look for a fresh mound. Dig a hole and place the trap in the hole, cover with leaves and maybe a bucket to keep the light out and wait. I also used rubber gloves to stop the human scent. Caught 2 of them a couple of summers ago, but now it looks like they're back. Google how took trap moles and you'll get a wealth of knowledge. Tried poison once with no luck

hooverdl 03-09-2023 11:04 PM

Moles in the back yard
 
Just put sliced Jalapeno peppers and juice down the mole hole. They will leave the yard. Tried this in Spokane, Washington and all the moles went next door.

bp243 03-10-2023 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by keepsake (Post 2195957)
Do you have moles or voles ? I believe moles tunnel and you can follow the path above the ground. A vole tunnels deeper and you cannot see its path.

We had voles in Illinois (unsure how we knew that they were voles rather than moles) and tried everything recommended in available research. Finally gave in and called a specialist who treated the ground and the voles disappeared. We laugh today when we reflect on that experience and wonder ‘Are you smarter than a vole’?

defrey12 03-10-2023 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 2195780)
You can buy Mole pellets at Lowes, HD. etc and follow the instructions. I would also treat the yard with a pesticide to get rid of the food source. Mole crickets can infiltrate a lawn and do a massive amount of root damage in a short period of time.

Moles and mole crickets are NOT the same thing. Go to Cal’s barber shop and get a bag of human hair…stops most wildlife. Kinda gross, but when you live in the south for 20+ years you pick up a couple of things.

bagboy 03-10-2023 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by defrey12 (Post 2196320)
Moles and mole crickets are NOT the same thing. Go to Cal’s barber shop and get a bag of human hair…stops most wildlife. Kinda gross, but when you live in the south for 20+ years you pick up a couple of things.

Mole crickets are a food source for moles. I didn't realize my post could be that confusing.


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