GingerCat Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Is anyone else getting hammered by moles at the minute or just me? Trapped 2 in the last 24 hours and no sign of it letting up. Parts of the garden were doing a reasonable impression of the somme this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotgcoalman Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 An old chap I knew years ago used to stand in his front garden poised over his mole hills. Greeting people and chatting as they passed his gate. First sign of soil movement and he would open fire. I believe he used to say "T only way to shift moles is shut the beggers wii the .410" No one batted an eyelid. Seemed to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Seem a lot of activity, but fortunately not in the garden (so far). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Killed 3 in a week, had one that was digging round my traps and springing them but not getting caught. Just seen him this evening run over on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 this might help give you ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yes lots about i am getting more calls in this dry spell than ever i have run out of traps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 My daughters allotment is over run with them, and she can't get any mole traps at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 When I catch one I bury it alive as punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 someone will bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, vmaxphil said: When I catch one I bury it alive as punishment Yes, and really punish it by covering it in yucky slimy worms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoolinDalton Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 A friend told me that one way to get rid of moles is to put pilchards (from a tin) down the holes. Apparently, the moles can't stand the smell and disappear. Worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Centrepin said: My daughters allotment is over run with them, and she can't get any mole traps at the moment. As a massive long shot If she’s anywhere near me (Settle) I have plenty and would happy give her a couple. Failing that she can mail order from The Flat Pack really high quality Yorkshire made and a great company to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, DoolinDalton said: A friend told me that one way to get rid of moles is to put pilchards (from a tin) down the holes. Apparently, the moles can't stand the smell and disappear. Worth a try? Wont that encourage other pests? Something fishy about that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, Benthejockey said: Killed 3 in a week, had one that was digging round my traps and springing them but not getting caught. Just seen him this evening run over on the road. How do you know? The same mole? Have they got serial numbers on them? It might have been a different mole? Unless it was a "golden mole" of legend! Or a visiting, family member mole, on his way back from Barnard Castle after testing his eyesig But, clearly not very successfully. 1 hour ago, DoolinDalton said: A friend told me that one way to get rid of moles is to put pilchards (from a tin) down the holes. Yes. As you never see moles burrowing in the sea bed in the North Sea. As others say it attract other nasties. Including wasps. Edited June 6, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 5 hours ago, enfieldspares said: How do you know? The same mole? Have they got serial numbers on them? It might have been a different mole? Unless it was a "golden mole" of legend! Checked his wallet for id of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 55 minutes ago, Benthejockey said: Checked his wallet for id of course. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Another 1 today. I reckon 2 left. Damn things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, GingerCat said: Another 1 today. I reckon 2 left. Damn things Quick then before they breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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