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Post by Suzy R Sopham on Aug 17, 2007 20:19:01 GMT
We've got some in our 'field' - only very recently appeared.
Although it is currently no more than a mown field, it will, in time, be a cultivated garden so we really need to get rid.
Any helpful ideas??
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Post by Murphy Slaw on Aug 18, 2007 2:27:21 GMT
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Post by Suzy R Sopham on Aug 18, 2007 14:02:26 GMT
Thanks Murph - interesting reading!!
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Post by Murphy Slaw on Aug 19, 2007 2:24:04 GMT
Thanks Murph - interesting reading!!
Using the methods described I've shifted 7 out of my garden lunar landscape this year |
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Post by Shuggie on Aug 21, 2007 11:08:40 GMT
Tried a dermatologist?
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Post by BjornTobyStomped on Aug 21, 2007 13:28:12 GMT
It's really weird my back garden is adjacent to a big wheat field and yet my garden never gets a visit from Mr Mole. I do try my best to make my garden wildlife friendly but both Mr Mole and Mr Squirrel never make an appearance! Harrumph, how do you do it Sooooz.  |
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Post by carlott on Aug 21, 2007 13:39:02 GMT
It's really weird my back garden is adjacent to a big wheat field and yet my garden never gets a visit from Mr Mole. I do try my best to make my garden wildlife friendly but both Mr Mole and Mr Squirrel never make an appearance! Harrumph, how do you do it Sooooz. Prepares sqirrel and rat proof carriers to forward said critturs on to Toby - that'll larn 'im to keep quiet  |
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Post by Suzy R Sopham on Aug 21, 2007 15:51:30 GMT
It's really weird my back garden is adjacent to a big wheat field and yet my garden never gets a visit from Mr Mole. I do try my best to make my garden wildlife friendly but both Mr Mole and Mr Squirrel never make an appearance! Harrumph, how do you do it Sooooz.
Gawd knows Tobe - it's not as if I put a sign up! The bit of garden in question hasn't changed significantly in the last three years or so - I really can't imagine what has attracted them.
Believe me, you really DON'T want them in your garden - they make a devil of a mess!!!! |
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Post by Lord L on Aug 21, 2007 15:52:44 GMT
It's really weird my back garden is adjacent to a big wheat field and yet my garden never gets a visit from Mr Mole. I do try my best to make my garden wildlife friendly but both Mr Mole and Mr Squirrel never make an appearance! Harrumph, how do you do it Sooooz. The field won't help. Moles don't much care for being ploughed. You want pasture. |
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Post by Suzy R Sopham on Aug 22, 2007 9:08:20 GMT
It's really weird my back garden is adjacent to a big wheat field and yet my garden never gets a visit from Mr Mole. I do try my best to make my garden wildlife friendly but both Mr Mole and Mr Squirrel never make an appearance! Harrumph, how do you do it Sooooz. The field won't help. Moles don't much care for being ploughed. You want pasture.
Past me what??? |
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Post by Lord L on Aug 22, 2007 10:03:46 GMT
The field won't help. Moles don't much care for being ploughed. You want pasture.
Past me what???Sell by date? |
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Post by tigerlily on Aug 22, 2007 11:13:16 GMT
I agree with Murphs.
There's a chap who comes in and sets the traps up in the gardens around where I live. I have never seen the evidence as to what happens next, but he comes back and checks them regularly.
The moles do come back, but given we're talking five acres that's probably to be expected.
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Post by Fi on Aug 22, 2007 12:31:23 GMT
It's worth remembering that moles are exceptionally anti-social creatures - two males will in some instances fight to the death, and even mating, for the short period that this happens is fraught. The point is that they all live alone, which means that they all need their own tunnel sytem. Consequently, if the resident mole is killed, another mole is likely to move into the vacated run. Therefore, any attempt to stay mole free will be more successful if you try to destroy as much of each tunnel system as possible. You could do this Suzy by getting your field ploughed on a yearly basis until you turn it into garden. It may not look as nice as grass, but the moles definitely won't like it either.
On the positive side, the soil in molehills is clear of any pests, so is a good addition to potting compost for instance.
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