The fact that moles settled on the site is evidenced by small slides from the ground called molehills. These animals do not feed on plants, but their underground tunnels can damage the root system of vegetables. In addition, the appearance of the plot deteriorates.

There are several ways to get rid of moles, the most effective of them will be considered below.

In order to dig a tunnel 1 m long, the mole needs about 3-5 minutes.

Acoustic way

In moles, hearing and smell are quite well developed. You can get rid of them by creating uncomfortable conditions by affecting your hearing and scent.

There are several ways to acoustic scare moles:

1. The use of special devices: Molethog, Anticrot, Krotogon, "Mole" and others. They act on animals with ultrasound, creating a danger signal for them. This type of scaring is the most humane and makes rodents leave the site. However, the devices are quite expensive, have a bad effect on pets and have a short-term result.

2. Bury the bottles. Plastic and glass containers can be buried 2/3 in the ground. The wind walking in bottles will create a scaring sound for moles and force them to leave the garden.

3. Columns and cans. On the site you need to place homemade posts and hang empty cans of canned food on them.

4. Installation of ratchets and other windmills made from materials made by repellent sounds.

Such methods are quite humane and force moles to leave the garden. Their effectiveness depends on the strength of the wind.

Odor exposure

These methods involve the effect on the sense of smell of moles. Given that they react acutely to odors, you can drive these rodents away with unpleasant odors.

The most effective ways are to use:

1. A solution of kerosene in a proportion of 1/10 with water. Dampen a rag and place in a molehill. You can also use naphthalene, fuel oil or antifreeze by this principle.

2. Castor oil can be filled into containers and distributed throughout the site.

3. Peppermint or wormwood repels moles. This grass can be distributed over all holes.

4. Cigarette butts need to be soaked in water and placed in tunnels. Moles do not tolerate the smell of tobacco.

You can also use some extravagant aromas, for example, herring heads, rotten eggs or rotten vegetables. In the process of decay, an odor will come out that will scare away rodents. But it will extend to the entire site. which makes staying on it uncomfortable.

Moles are not completely blind. Their small eyes are hidden under folds of skin.

Mole Fishing Techniques

Rodents can not only drive out of the site, but also catch them.

Such methods are not humane, but effective in combating moles:

1. Fill holes with water. You can use this option. if moles just started building their tunnels, while their network is not so big.

2. Traps. It is recommended to bury a pot or other similar container in the current move. The rodent will fall into this trap during movement.

3. Treatment with poisons, chemicals and gas.

Using various methods, you can get rid of moles in your own area. It is important to choose the best option for your situation by trial, because not everyone will be effective.