Moles

[swampfoxx]

So I have a mole problem. They are tearing up my yard. Every day there are more and more trails. Some large enough to trip over, and when it rains, if you step on one, you will sink up to your ankle. I have a mole trap, but it only works if they use the same tunnel over and over. I get up in the morning and look for new tunnels and set the trap. The next day, new trails and no mole in the trap. I have dogs in the yard, so no poison.

Ideas?

 

[roll_tide]

I have heard of some kind of electronic/electric wire fencing devices/barriers to put up a perimeter in one's yard to keep them out/away. Kind of like an electric fence type of system like is used for livestock. I dont remember the company or if it actually works but, a search on the net might give you some results of info on the system or the companies that may be producing them. Good luck, I hope you get the issue sorted out.

 

[DBMJR1]

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[krotsman]

Watch the last 5 minutes of Caddyshack. It'll give you some ideas.



There is no problem that cannot be solved by the proper application of high explosives

Or-a-var Go-feer!

 

[snipehunter7]

Someone recommended castor oil in the holes to me, but never tried it. We used a fumigant coupled with the trap that kills them with some success.


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[JBP55]

So I have a mole problem. They are tearing up my yard. Every day there are more and more trails. Some large enough to trip over, and when it rains, if you step on one, you will sink up to your ankle. I have a mole trap, but it only works if they use the same tunnel over and over. I get up in the morning and look for new tunnels and set the trap. The next day, new trails and no mole in the trap. I have dogs in the yard, so no poison.

Ideas?

I have used Moth Balls in the trails for many years and they work. I also throw a few in my flower bed to keep them out.

 

[Fugum]

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I was gonna suggest some subsonic 22lr, but damn, that looks like fun.

 

[iomg8]

Is it tunnels or holes? Maybe fill the holes but one and the fill it with water

 

[Gator 45/70]

I've never tried this but.....Some old timers pour about a quart of gasoline in the tunnel under the belief the fumes settle to the bottom and suffocate the lil buggers !

Gas cost's to much nowadays !

 

[swampfoxx]

Haven't seen any holes, only tunnels.

 

[iomg8]

Haven't seen any holes, only tunnels.

Fill in the tunnels with water and they will learn. 5 gallon bucket for one part and a water hose for the second entry. Turn it on and wait a moment and then fill the second hole with the bucket.

 

[SouthernUnderGod]

My wife’s uncle was an entomologist (pest control). He told us that the reason we had moles was that there were grub worms. He recommended a spray followed by a broadcast insecticide. A couple of weeks later, the moles were gone. I don’t recall the insecticide names but I suspect a nursery could recommend something. I have no real way to know how it works, just that it worked for us. For all I know, the insecticide killed the moles. I was told it was safe for pets and kids.


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[Magdump]

Propane

 

[Gator 45/70]

Propane

Nooo bruh, You seen the video where the dork blew up his back yard almost taking out the family dog?

 

[buttanic]

I've never tried this but.....Some old timers pour about a quart of gasoline in the tunnel under the belief the fumes settle to the bottom and suffocate the lil buggers !

Gas cost's to much nowadays !

Carbon monoxide would work better, it's heavier than air. Connect a hose from a car exhaust and stick it in the hole.

 

[MetalVendor]

Add a couple of Yorkies or Jack Russel Terriers to your family. That should take care of the problem.

 

[Magdump]

Nooo bruh, You seen the video where the dork blew up his back yard almost taking out the family dog?

Big difference between propane and acetylene Gator.

 

[Magdump]

Add a couple of Yorkies or Jack Russel Terriers to your family. That should take care of the problem.

Believe it or not, a Dachshund is one of the best rooting mole killers out there. I’ve seen one in action. That nose and tremendous overbite comes in handy.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Big difference between propane and acetylene Gator.

You sure?

 

[John_]

Big difference between propane and acetylene Gator.

acetylene has a really wide range of flammability in the hydrocarbon family, like 2.5 to 80% by volume in air. This is super uncommon in HC gases. I remember this from my industrial fire fighting training @ Texas A&M and LSU. Many classes over 29 years.