Sometimes the cat or dogs will catch one, but for the most part they're not very effective. I've seen mole repeller in the store but it's nothing but castor oil. Does it work? Other than putting traps at every tunnel, is there any other solutions that may work.
By the way, I live in the south and the dirt is red clay. The only thing that keeps them away is a drought, because the ground is too hard for them to dig through.
I'm trying to avoid the traps (and spikes) as well as gasoline. I've done the spikes and they don't work here bacause the moles are constantly making new tunnels. They hardly ever go through the same one twice. And gas is a bit too dangerous and hramful to the environment. We have a well and I don't want to pollute the water supply or possibly hurt our children or pets.
You can use the spring traps (I saw some at Wall-Mart Saturday) or poison peanuts/wheat. This is made by the W. R. Sweeney company. I have also, if you have the time, walk on the mound that is left when they dig & just wait. Soon. you will see them going through the tunnel by raizing the dirt again. Quickly dig them w/a shovel. Odds are good, you won't be able to kill them fast enough.
Until you solve the real problem, you will continue to have moles. The are in you yard because there is an abundance of Grubs there. Rid your yard of the Grubs and your mole problem will take care of itself.
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