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 More options 15 July 2006, 22:02
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair
From: Phisherman <no...@nobody.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:02:41 GMT
Local: Sat 15 July 2006 22:02
Subject: Re: Got rid of the d@mn moles...sort of
On 15 Jul 2006 12:53:08 -0700, prfes...@hotmail.com wrote:

>Just wanted to pass this on to folks who have trouble with moles.  Our
>sidewalk was brick laid in sand, and periodically a few bricks---or a
>bunch of 'em--- would be heaved up by moles.

>Four years ago I laid a new sidewalk, new pavers in sand.  Before
>laying the pavers, I dug a trench a few inches deep down the middle of
>the sand, for its entire 60' length.  Poured about two gallons of
>castor oil (supposedly repels moles) in that trench.  Waited for it to
>be absorbed.  Smoothed over the sand and placed the pavers.  Since then
>there hasn't been a single paver heaved up by moles.  Unfortunately the
>beasties still show up in other areas of the yard, but I don't really
>care as long as they don't mess up the sidewalk.  And occasionally
>Shadow the cat finds one and plays with it.... <grin>

>Castor oil can be had from soapmaking suppliers.  If memory serves I
>paid about $80 for a five-gallon bucket.

>Hope this helps -- Terry

You may have lots of grubs.  Treat the grubs and the moles will move
on.  Your lawn will look better too.

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