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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) May 25, 2004

My mother in law is having a terrible time with moles in her yard. Any home remedies that really work?
She had the county come out and they said nothing could be done and she is walking around stepping in voids all over the place.
Any advice or help to rid them welcome!

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veeja3 Renton, WA(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2004

If you urinate in the holes this chases them off they are territorial .We have not had one in two years since husband started this. Sounds weird but really works, also works for gophers.

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Dravencat Edgewater, MD(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2004

LOL If I tell my boy to go pee outside he will be tickled pink. LOL I can just see it now. It is definatly worth a try.

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patischell Fort Pierce, FL(Zone 10a) Jun 17, 2004

VEE, your husband sure is a good sport, LOL.

HAIGER, A Mini Dachshund (or two) is worth their weight in gold (or moles). My Doxies cleared my acre yard in about three months after we moved here, and so far none have been brave enough to return.

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Jun 18, 2004

Thanks for the tips; but MIL is 81 and a widow and can't see her peeing in the holes and I can tell you she isn't ready for a puppy either. But I will pass the info too her, thanks!

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leaflady Hughesville, MO(Zone 5a) Jun 18, 2004

Anything that makes noise will help. So will castor beans. You can grind the beans in a blender and pour the water on the yard. The soil will pick up the scent which they don't like. They don't like garlic either so I keep it growing all over the yarden.

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Copperbaron Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Jun 20, 2004

Dog (especially terriers), cats, and traps are the only effective means of controlling moles. All the other home remedies are old wive's tales.

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Jun 20, 2004

She is gonna try the urine test and see if that works. Said she will pour it in though LOL!

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veeja3 Renton, WA(Zone 7a) Jun 22, 2004

Let me know if it works for her. It sure works for us no moles in 2 yrs. Thankyou Carol

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cheryl11 Fredonia, NY Jul 21, 2005

wow i hope urinating in holes works!! my husband will not be peeing inside for a long time. those varments are driving me crazy!!!!

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patischell Fort Pierce, FL(Zone 10a) Jul 21, 2005

LOL to cheryl11
Pati

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veeja3 Renton, WA(Zone 7a) Jul 22, 2005

It is still working for us, no moles in almost a year.

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Jul 22, 2005

Ruth hasn't had any more moles either since John has been taking care of business!

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veeja3 Renton, WA(Zone 7a) Jul 23, 2005

Great, did she find someone to go in her yard?

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