ME Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I manage my brothers rental house and the tenant has reported a mole problem in the back lawn. It doesnt seem to be digging big hills just loads of tunnels just under the surface in the grass. I want rid. What practical easy solutions are there. I am not fussed about trapping it / them - just want rid :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Haven't you got a mate that is setting up a pest control business :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Soak a few rags in creosote,locate active runs,deposit the rags inside and cover. The French have a better method involving explosives.See here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Haven't you got a mate that is setting up a pest control business Not that I know of. Where are Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair when I need them... :blink: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Talunex gas is licenced and effective for moles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Not that I know of. Where are Una Stubbs but there is a stubby, same surname actually :blink: either A; a swivel chair,torch and 12 bore; jasper carrot style :unsure: or pop by mine, and I'll lend you a couple of barrel traps and a couple of scissor traps, explain how to use/set them, and you can become a mole catcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 but there is a stubby, same surname actually :blink: either A; a swivel chair,torch and 12 bore; jasper carrot style :unsure: or pop by mine, and I'll lend you a couple of barrel traps and a couple of scissor traps, explain how to use/set them, and you can become a mole catcher can you not suggest something a bit easier and more permanent Stubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Man pee will see off to bother someone else. It worked for me but nobody can see my nocturnal habits. Get him to go out backfore he goes to bed, job done. It's the territorial scenting thing - man pee is strong and they figure something has claimed that patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulf Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Talunex gas is licenced and effective for moles You cant use talunex near buildings and in sandy soils it is inneffective, also need a ticket to buy it. Best to trap them, atleast this way you know youve got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Tunnels are "traces d'amour". Couple of duffus traps, cut middle of tunnel, open up turf, lay in trap, fold back turf and sprinkle with earth to block out any light, wait, remove dead mole, re-lay turf, put up rent. Simples. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 concrete over the lawn, build a pile of rubbish bags with a broken fridge next to them, a staffy and a load of dog poo. it'll blend in with the other Essex lawns and permanently cure the mole problem. simples! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypen Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I manage my brothers rental house and the tenant has reported a mole problem in the back lawn. It doesnt seem to be digging big hills just loads of tunnels just under the surface in the grass. I want rid. What practical easy solutions are there. I am not fussed about trapping it / them - just want rid Find a "traditional" cycle shop, ask for a tin of carbide ,,, put flakes down hole no need to do anything else moles will disappear harrypen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I get loads in my paddoxs and went on a removal spree, flee bay traps are very cheap and as long as you do not leave your scent on them vey effective too, I have taken out 9 moles this year and I believe there are only one or two left in the far edges now. Persistance and constant checking and moving, make sure you possition the trap in a used run and never too near a hill as the soil they push sets the trap first not the mole, I use a garden cane to locate the run, sharp spade to open in, possition the trap and cover as they will flee fron any light let in thinking it has been dug. I have worked out in 15 years I will have a enough to make some shorts,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 semtex thats wat you need blow them up little ********s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Buy a GWP. Mine has caught 3 moles in the last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 bet it spent a long time doing it though! mine spends half her time pointing then trying to catch mice at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I have no idea how he did it. There were no holes and no digging and they were all in the day. One was in the garden and two in a field. He just found them and brought them to hand. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Trap them, then take them to the RSPCA for disposal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 OK so went round their with Evil Elvis last night. He set some traps, some that just trap and some that are a more permanent solution. Got a call from the tenant this morning and Mr Mole is no more. Nice result. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 nice one, apparently you need 100 to make a moleskin waistcoat so you've a little way to go yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 :o Its a start lol :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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