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10-23-2008, 05:57 PM
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moles in my yard!
 does anybody out there know of any over the counter baits that work in getting rid of moles |
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10-24-2008, 12:16 AM
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Maybe try the CIA, FBI, or SS?  I think they'd have some ways of removing moles...
Oh, btw, if you actually mean the little rodent version, well IMHO, a black lab works great! Seriously, unless there is a lot of damage, I'd leave 'em be. Yes, they are frustrating, creating ridges that a mower and feet get buggered up with, and damaging lawns. However, to me they are amazing creatures - pretty cool if interested in these mammals. But, as to removing them, might check out the following for some hints/tricks. In the past, when lived south of Rolla, my yard there was fairly bad w/ 'em, but that then also created an entertaining sight to see my black lab then pounce about, perk her ears up, and then dig frantically... 
Moles
WDFW -- Living with Wildlife
Good luck.
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10-24-2008, 10:45 AM
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Eliminate the food source - worms and grubs in your yard - and the moles should move on. The grubs probably do more damage to the lawn than the moles - at least the moles aerate for you!
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10-24-2008, 11:06 AM
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STL for Blues and Cards. I live in Southeast MO.
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We have moles. I don't know if you can do anything about them. Our dachsund used to kill them.
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10-28-2008, 11:29 AM
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I agree with Shadow. My labs have worked for me. I still have to clean up after them, but I guess you can say it's the organic way to go.
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11-28-2008, 08:22 AM
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Moles seem impossible to remove. Thepreacherswife is right, remove grubs that should work. A buddy of mine said he use to put moth balls in their holes, claimed it worked. The problem I have with them is all the tunnels seem to channel water and make my cinder block basement leak when it rains.
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11-29-2008, 08:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilly dally
does anybody out there know of any over the counter baits that work in getting rid of moles |
A .410 shotgun works good.  |
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11-29-2008, 08:00 PM
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STL for Blues and Cards. I live in Southeast MO.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adysmom
A .410 shotgun works good. |
Or a hound dog. |
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12-01-2008, 04:53 PM
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Dachshunds, rat terriers, and even my part Australian shepherd dog love to kill them. Plus they're so nice to have around anyway.(the dogs that is)
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12-01-2008, 09:03 PM
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fall colors starting to show....
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There is a nifty little device (probably have to look at the flea market) which has 4 spikes that stick into the ground. there is a central spike which is on a spring. You stick the thing in the ground straddling the mole run, then set the spring. When a mole comes along its run, the central spike is triggered and spears the mole. Rather gruesome, but effective and does not risk poisoning innocent creatures. I need to borrow my dad's spike as the front yard is getting mined like..like..umm...(insert humorous simile here).  |
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