Sqwelchy Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi all Not sure where to put this post. Just got some new permision for rabbits but the guy also has problems with moles digging up his yard. Do i need a licence to get rid of them? Or is the only way to trap and re-home them? Carn't find anything online that gives a clear answer. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The mole traps kill them! Don't re-home them. You can shoot moles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Wheres NJC when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antuk99 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 You could bury them alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 trap them no license required dont try and rehome them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 get some tunnel traps from flatpack ,cut a hole in tunnel,stick trap in,job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Tunnel traps or scissor traps, these kill. You can get a none lethal smoke bomb which you put in the tunnel and it makes them move on as they hate it, they also line the tunnels so they won't move back in. I don't know on the other hand how far away they will move and for how long but they are sold in most garden centres. If you know some one in the pest control business they use these tablets which I think are called photoxin these react with the moisture in the ground and kilsl all the moles, this is very effective but you must use it properly because it will kill you if enhaled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antuk99 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I have used the tablets & must say they are the best way to go but as said earlier they will knock you off your feet if not handled correctly also when i purchased mine we had to prove by means of a small holders number on deeds. Good luck with your permission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 If the guy is having trouble at the moment, it may well be because the mole is sorting out his winter quarters. Although you wouldn't put a trap in or by a hill, if you trace the run there you may find that it pretty quickly starts to run down as opposed to along and placing the traps can be difficult. Duffus is your best option. However, it may all cease once the little man in the velvet waistcoat is satisfied and as everything is going to be dormant, you may as well wait until spring, although, it must be said that at that point you may have to contend with the results of the breeding season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 mother in law has a mole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 mother in law has a mole Try Jaeger Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Someone should do a how to write up as I also have some moles on a permission that need sorting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Have a peep on You Tube . If only you could watch Jack Hargreaves Out of Town on the subject , that is how I learned how to trap them . Teatime TV was never so good. There are books on it too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin g Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Trapping is the way to go..Moles dont go dormant at this time of year.. Now until April is the main time to trap them.. Dont live catch and relocate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 ime working on a how too post for this-when my camra gets returned-but it realy is simple!! get on the tube lots of how too vids their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 If there's only one it's pretty simple. Pick a nice warm day and take your shotgun, a deck chair and a can of beer to where his hills are at. Sit in said deck chair with beer and loaded shotgun and wait quietly until the hill moves. Then shoot the hill. A good heavy load works best - I use 42g #1. It's dead easy and quite a relaxing way to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 njc is a 338 not more humane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'll have to check out YouTube anyone found any decent bids on there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Trapping is the way to go..Moles dont go dormant at this time of year.. Now until April is the main time to trap them.. Dont live catch and relocate.. Yep, I didn't mean that the moles would be dormant - they'll keep feeding every four hours or so as normal or kaput - meant the crops would be dormant so minimal damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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