Ultrasonic and Vibration
Devices
Ultrasonic devices are designed
to create a shrill high-pitched sound that
is supposed to mimic the sound of another
mole. Ultrasonic mole control products assume
that since moles are very territorial, they
will think there is another mole occupying
the territory and move on. Vibration devices
supposedly annoy the mole by constantly
vibrating the ground.
We have many customers who call us and
tell us they have tried these devices to
get rid of moles and are now turning to
our product. What these customers have realized
is that moles adapt to their environment
like any other creature. They may be temporarily
deterred from going into an area with an
ultrasonic or vibration device, but they
will always attempt to expand their own
territory. When they meet no physical opposition,
they will go right into the area that is
supposedly protected by the device. It is
actually quite common for moles to simply
uproot these devices and push them out of
the ground!
Mole Repellents
These measures call for spraying the ground
affected by moles with a repellent such
as castor oil or other variations. The grubs
and worms in the treated area (which are
the mole’s primary food source) will
then taste bad to the mole and it will move
away.
This method is somewhat more effective
than the electronic products we discussed,
but it requires frequent reapplication.
If you live in a dry area, then you can
expect to reapply this treatment at least
4 times per year to be effective. If you
live in a rainy area, you will have to apply
this treatment about once per month. If
you choose this method, be prepared to pay
a lot of money and spend a lot of time.
Mole Poison
Similar to repellents, mole poison seeps
into the ground and taints the mole’s
food supply.
One would have to first obtain the mole
poison (which in most places can only be
purchased if you are professionally certified),
and then apply it heavily enough that the
mole will ingest the mole poison through
the worms it eats. This method is definitely
not advisable if you have pets, children,
or anything living on or around the area
affected by moles.
Chewing gum
The idea here is the mole will ingest the
gum and choke to death as a result. Not
only have we never seen proof this method
works, but one must have serious doubts
as to whether a carnivorous animal will
be prone to eating gum. Not one of the more
plausible methods.
Smoke bombs
These do, on occasion, provide temporary
relief from moles (by temporary, we mean
3 - 5 days at the most). Many of our customers
had tried this method before using our product
but became tired of constantly lighting
smoke bombs whenever they see a mole tunnel.
This is an ongoing "bandage" solution.
Pesticides
Logically, if we take away the moles' food,
we will, in time take away the moles' reason
for being there. Compared to the other approaches,
this is the most plausible method of mole
control without traps. Pesticides can work,
but there are some serious drawbacks. The
first drawback is that pesticides are expensive
since the area affected by moles would have
to be treated at least 4 times per year
to be an effective form of mole removal.
Secondly, these chemicals can be harmful
to birds, children, and pets. Finally, these
insecticides can eliminate all terrestrial
agents, including worms, which are important
for soil aeration and fertility. An interesting
phenomenon that our customers have mentioned
is that upon spraying their lawn with pesticides,
the mole activity increased exponentially.
When moles have an established tunnel system,
they are quite reluctant to leave. Upon
finding very few worms and grubs, often
they will just look harder for food in their
current territory.
Putting a hose down the tunnel
Many people think they can drown the mole
or at least force it to the surface. Most
mole tunnel systems are extensive enough
to provide the mole with any number of escape
routes. We have heard of a few lucky people
who have flushed out moles using this method.
In order to be successful, the mole has
to be within a few feet of you, must be
in non-absorbing soil (clay-based), and
must have only one route of escape (which
you will be aware of and have an implement
of death such as a shovel ready and waiting).
If you do succeed, go out and buy a lottery
ticket, because you just can't lose!
Running car exhaust down a tunnel
As above, most tunnel systems will provide
the mole several avenues of escape, rendering
this an ineffective form of mole control.
Using a shovel or pitchfork
We’ve run into some customers who
have been fortunate to get the mole using
this method. For this to be successful,
you’ll need a lot of time on your
hands while waiting for the mole to appear.
Then, you must be lightening quick as you
uproot the mole. This is a very slow and
difficult approach with scattered results.
Mothballs
The idea is that the moles detest the smell
of mothballs and will move away because
of it. See the discussion on smoke bombs.
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