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Phisherman <no...@nobody.com> wrote in >>Just wanted to pass this on to folks who have trouble with moles. Our >>Four years ago I laid a new sidewalk, new pavers in sand. Before >>Castor oil can be had from soapmaking suppliers. If memory serves I >>Hope this helps -- Terry > You may have lots of grubs. Treat the grubs and the moles will move Grubs are delicacy of another animal considered a pest - skunk. People Recommend "milky spore". Takes a year or so to take effect but can last a Grubs go away, moles go away, skunks go away. Keep the cat though. Field Initially read about it on a university extension service site.
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> On 15 Jul 2006 12:53:08 -0700, prfes...@hotmail.com wrote: Yes grubs are a delicacy for moles. Get rid of grubs and moles will go to
>>sidewalk was brick laid in sand, and periodically a few bricks---or a
>>bunch of 'em--- would be heaved up by moles.
>>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>
>>paid about $80 for a five-gallon bucket.
> on. Your lawn will look better too.
other yards. But if not available nearby, moles will choose earthworms as
well.
swear at skunks for digging. Let them dig. THey are doing youo a favor
getting grubs. The mess they make can be raked over and grass will grow.
The grubs left there will kill the roots of large grass areas, partial
yards and entire yards if left untreated. That is permanent until
replant.
decade. It is all natural and spreads itself. When grubs eat it it
crystalizes them. Decomposed grub is then all milky spores. Bit pricey at
initial onset but avg over 10 yrs compared to bags of useless shit and
it's dirt cheap.
mice can smell them. Take up residence elsewhere or become headless.