How to deal with moles

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A mole is a small rodent that eats insects. It lives underground in lawns or gardens and destroy them by digging endless tunnels with their claws. Read on to know how to deal with moles.

Use a mole repeller

A mole repeller is one of the best ways to get rid of moles in your garden. This is an effective, eco-friendly way to get rid of these rodents that destroy the beauty of your lawn. There are two types of mole repellers available in the market. One is in the form of a spray and the other one is mole repellent worms.

The mole repellent spray can be sprayed in your garden and lawn and is completely eco-friendly. Its effect remains for a long period, for about 4 weeks. It is environmentally safe and biodegradable, you can use it in temperatures as low as 33˚ Fahrenheit, it won’t clog. Just spray and your problems go away.

You can also use mole repellent worms for your garden. They are made to taste like real food. Once the moles eat them, it disturbs their digestive system. So, they will be repelled somewhere else for food.

Mole trapping

Trapping is the most reliable method of controlling moles. This method is eco-friendly and it works effectively. It is most effective when done in early spring, as it saves a lot of trouble when the new litter is born.

There are a lot of mole traps available and you can purchase them on the internet or from the store. All you need to do is to simply follow the instructions on the box and get rid of them. One effective trap that you can set yourself at home is the pit fall trap. It is economical, safe and easy way to trap moles without killing them. Dig a large and deep hole along the mole tunnel, and put an empty can in it. The top of the can should be at the base of the tunnel. In this way when the moles burrow in the soil they will fall into the trap. Check the trap frequently and once the mole is caught, release it into the wild. This is more humane.

Use water

Water can also be effective in getting rid of moles. All you have to do is place a water hose in the burrow or tunnel dug by the mole and then flood it with water with full force. This will drive out the moles. However, this cannot be a complete riddance. You need to catch them when they come out and kill them or else they will come back and continue to destroy the garden.

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