Dan November 19, 2019 Our Land

After you work hard to grow and produce your garden, you will find that a nasty little animal is causing you problems. Cathy Isom provides you with some useful tips on removing garden moles. This is what happens on our land. 

Moles may be a real problem in your garden, but the good news is that there are many ways to combat them. In order to get rid of moles, you need to understand their tunnel habits.

The mole has a main tunnel network about 12 inches below the surface. These networks include food storage areas, sleeping areas and bathroom areas. We see that the tunnel through the garden or yard is a feeding tunnel, which the mole may use one or more times. In spring and autumn, and during particularly humid periods, moles can form surface tunnels. That's because they follow the earthworms, and the earthworms move towards the surface during this time.

The best way to get rid of moles is to aim at the deeper tunnels where the moles live. They don't often appear on the surface, so you need to go to the ground to deal with them. Try to set traps or use noise and vibration. Moles are very sensitive to loud noises. Although you don't want to spray your entire garden with chemicals, some well-placed baits can help eliminate your mole problems.

Certain plants will repel moles. You can plant them strategically around your garden and lawn to prevent moles. The best plants are marigold, narcissus, fritillary, allium and castor.

In addition, using essential oils such as eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil can help prevent moles. Soak the cotton balls in oil and place them in the mole tunnel underground. Moles don't like coffee grounds either. Burying coffee in their tunnel will make them rush.

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