Cyclones Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 1) Put on some plastic gloves. 2) Open a stick of juicy-fruit gum. 3) Put the stick of gum in the critter's hole. The mole will eat the gum and it will clog up its intestines and eventually kill it. So have we established that its a mole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 So have we established that its a mole? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 SELL YOUR HOUSE NOW!!! There is no way to stop the Molemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 So have we established that its a mole? Definitely sounds like moles. Spread some grub killer in your yard. Have any pets? Mine (both cat and dog) could spot (or hear or smell or something) the mounds moving slightly indicating the location of the little basturds, and I was able to spear them with a pitchfork. Quite fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Get a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Another idea is to consider using something like this Mole Repeller, or the P3 Solar Anti-Mole Device. They both are very similar, but the second one is described like this: This device transmits low-frequency vibrations to cause moles and voles to exhibit earthquake flight behaviour. Humans, useful wildlife and domestic pets are not affected by the vibrations. To operate the device, simply insert it into the ground, up to the upper part of the case. The integrated solar cells provide sufficient power and also recharge the integrated rechargeable batteries. That ensures that your Anti-Mole device can work at night too, thanks to solar power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Get a cat. Making him gay is a little bit too drastic a measure to fight moles, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Making him gay is a little bit too drastic a measure to fight moles, no? I have a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I have a cat. We know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 We know. But.... but... oh what they hell.. I'll just go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 So have we established that its a mole? I live in Cincinnati. You are facing the common lawn-destroying mole, the most diabolical nemesis you will ever encounter! I fight the good fight against these things every year. Moles will dig an entire network of tunnels through your yard - some along the surface, and some a foot or two deep. The piles of dirt are for the deeper holes as they push dirt up and out. You may have more than one mole, there is no way to tell. Moles tend to use a hole or tunnel for only a couple days and then move to a new section. This is breeding season, so the faster you act, the better. 1) I recommend against the grub killing chemicals. I have not had any luck with them. Plus, they kill other beneficial bugs. If your lawn looks OK otherwise, you probably don't have a grub problem anyway. Moles eat all kinds of bugs. 2) Never tried the tailpipe hose , but there is a related product on the market which emits a poisonous gas where you light a fuse and drop a stick of the stuff down a hole. Don't use it. It can kill the roots to your trees/shrubs. I found that out the hard way. The main disadvantage to gassing methods is that you can't be sure you got the varmint. A hole may not necessarily be connected to the mole's network of tunnels because the tunnels are flimsy and collapse all the time. Although, if you pick a fresh one, your chances increase. 3) I've had mixed results with poison bait. Again, you don't know if you got the mole for sure, but I guess if you don't see any new activity the mole died or went to your neighbor. Also if you have pets, you don't want them eating the bait. 4) Seriously, the trap works, and you definitely know when you got one. Just move to a new spot if it doesn't trigger after 24 hours. You set it along the surface tunnels. Takes just a minute, and then you wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 May actually be racoons...they will dig for grubs as well. I think the holes are smaller than something a raccoon would fit into, based on his description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Making him gay is a little bit too drastic a measure to fight moles, no? Dude, my cat has more sack than most huddlers I'd wager. My cat eats squirrel brains for breakfast, skull and all. Rabbits, possum, mole, some twice her size. We had a major mole problem when we moved into the house we are in now. Our lawn looked like the golf course from caddyshack. Gave the cat a few months, problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joessfl Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Another idea is to consider using something like this Mole Repeller, or the P3 Solar Anti-Mole Device. They both are very similar, but the second one is described like this: THese work great...I have 3 of them! Apparently, they arent irritated by the loud electronic buzz the first 5 minutes. So be patient, they take 4-5 days to make the mole vacate the premises. Edited May 3, 2007 by Joessfl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 May actually be racoons... Wow, another mountain man... tunneling racoons... is that like a flying pig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Buy or rent some type of terrier. Guaranteed the problem goes away and it might be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Buy or rent some type of terrier. Guaranteed the problem goes away and it might be fun to watch. Even better, buy or rent some 10 year-old boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Even better, buy or rent some 10 year-old boys. That sounds illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 That sounds illegal. wiegie knows people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Buy or rent some type of terrier. Guaranteed the problem goes away and it might be fun to watch. They may go away but the terrier will do more damage than the mole to your landscape trying to dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 They may go away but the terrier will do more damage than the mole to your landscape trying to dig it out. That is where the fun comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Da Uzi 9mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Da Colt 45 Long Slide with Lazer sighting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Da Colt 45 Long Slide with Lazer sighting....... Is this going to go on? Should I take notes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Is this going to go on? Should I take notes? Everyone of these babies is ideal for Home and Lawn defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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