How to Get Rid of Ground Moles

August 21st, 2007

Jeff and I were watching our favorite gardening show “Gardening by the Yard” and we learned a few tricks from Paul James on how to get rid of ground moles.

These are harmless to humans, and would be worth a try if you don’t have a shotgun that you can shoot the little buggers with (not that we do that, of course)!

Here’s just a few:

Caster Oil Granules (or a solution of Castor oil and water)- Put these in and around the ground mole hole. They slowly dissolve and the smell scares moles (and gophers) away. If you want to show them the way out, apply the granules to the farthest point first, then when they move on, apply to the next section, and the next, until they’re in your neighbors yard (I’m sure HE has a shotgun!) Just kidding, hopefully they’ll just find another home when they get to the “door.”

Human Urine and Water – Works like the Castor oil does, but be sure to hide the shotgun if you’ve been drinking beer in order to obtain enough “poison” to cover all the mole holes.

Setting Harpoon Traps seems to work the best – you need to put them by the main tunnel for the best chance of a catch.

Nematodes or microscopic worms are bacterial sprays that eliminate the grubs, which are mole food. It may or may not work, since moles also eat earthworms, so you’ll have to test this one.

DO NOT try fumigation by attaching a hose to the exhaust of the lawn mower. This doesn’t work, and the smell might just frustrate you enough to get out the shotgun again.

OK, I’m really not sure when I decided to go for the shotgun angle, but I thought it might just add some humor into an otherwise very irritating subject.

Good Luck removing moles from YOUR yard!

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