wykikitoon 20155 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 How do you stop moles digging up your garden? Take away their spades 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30617 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 11 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: How do you stop moles digging up your garden? Where possible moles should be treated as part of the biodiversity that gardens support. Should the activities of a mole be considered too disruptive there are several steps which can be taken to mitigate its activities or encourage them to move elsewhere or control moles. Mole netting Netting is available which can prevent moles coming to the lawn surface to create molehills. This must however be installed before turf is laid. This is usually made of plastic and so can add to plastic pollution. Electronic devices Electronic devices are available from some garden centres and mail order firms. The buzzing noise is said to drive moles away; however this may only be to another part of the garden. Mole repellents A type of mole-repellent smoke, sold as Pest-Stop Biofume Mole Smoke, emits castor oil fumes. These are said to line the tunnels and deter worms and other mole food from entering the tunnels. The hungry mole may move elsewhere, or it may simply create new tunnels nearby. Planting Caper spurge, Euphorbia lathyris, which is a biennial plant, has its adherents who claim the root exudates repel moles. It is worth a try, but be sure to remove most of the flower heads before seeding occurs or the plant can become invasive. Bulbs of Allium moly are also sold as a mole deterrent but are of doubtful value. Mole traps It is recommended that moles are not trapped. However, mole traps remain available from garden centres and hardware stores. It can be challenging to use these legally and great care is needed to avoid animal suffering. When deciding if killing the mole is an appropriate option it should be considered that vacant tunnel systems are often taken over by another mole from nearby and so you may not be free of a mole for long. If used correctly they are considered 'humane' method of control as death should be instantaneous when activated. However, this can be difficult to achieve as the mole is not always killed outright and consideration should be given to using an experienced professional. To find a local company search on-line. Mole traps need careful placement in a tunnel that is about 10-20cm (4–8in) below the surface, but not directly under a molehill The location of tunnels can be ascertained by scraping away a recent molehill and probing the hole with a pliable stick Open up a tunnel with the minimum of disturbance, using a trowel and carefully align the jaws of the trap with the direction and depth of the tunnel ensuring the trap fits tightly No bait is required Once the trap is set, gently cover it with an upturned bucket, a sod of turf or similar to exclude light and draughts Check the trap at least once a day The mole will sometimes push soil into the trap. If this happens, the trap will need re-setting Live-capture traps are also available for setting in mole tunnels. These must be inspected at least twice a day so that the mole can be released before it dies of starvation and/or stress. Moles can die of stress even within this time. Captured moles should be released at least one mile away from the area of capture, permission to release the mole must be gained from the landowner and it must be released into an environment that can support the animal. Meeting these requirements can make the use of live capture traps impractical. Hire a professional Mole smokes for killing moles are no longer on sale to home gardeners. Professional contractors can be employed to use pellets that emit toxic gases into the tunnel system, but these cannot be used within 10m (32ft) of occupied buildings. This can be a expensive option. These pellets can be effective but freedom from moles may not last long if there are other areas nearby from which moles can soon recolonise the garden. FYP 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33240 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 On 06/12/2019 at 15:33, Howmanheyman said: David Bowie: "You look a bit down in the dumps, Bing. What's wrong?" Bing Crosby: "my inflatable arsehole needs blown up." Bowie: "Do you want to borrow my rubber bum pump?" Bing: "Rubber bum pump?" Bowie: "Rubber bum pump." Just bumping this in time for Christmas before @Monkeys Fist pinches it again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 1 minute ago, Howmanheyman said: Just bumping this in time for Christmas before @Monkeys Fist pinches it again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33240 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 4 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: The cheek, the nerve, the audacity, the gall, the gumption and the truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 18 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: The cheek, the nerve, the audacity, the gall, the gumption and the truth. Carlos Mencia levels of “truth” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11281 Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 9 hours ago, wykikitoon said: How do you stop moles digging up your garden? Take away their spades 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9429 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Which Knight can be sent on a quest to find anything ?? Sir Chengine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 9750 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 40 minutes ago, Toonpack said: Which Knight can be sent on a quest to find anything ?? Sir Chengine "Wrang! It's me yi daft cunt!" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11281 Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 13 hours ago, Toonpack said: Which Knight can be sent on a quest to find anything ?? Sir Chengine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted Thursday at 15:54 Share Posted Thursday at 15:54 Went to the doctor yesterday. “ How can I help?” ” I’ve got knee problems Doc” ” Well then fuck off home and stop wasting my time” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33240 Posted Thursday at 15:58 Share Posted Thursday at 15:58 3 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Went to the doctor yesterday. “ How can I help?” ” I’ve got knee problems Doc” ” Well then fuck off home and stop wasting my time” Too much time spent in the midlands on your work travels it seems? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11281 Posted Friday at 01:16 Share Posted Friday at 01:16 9 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: Went to the doctor yesterday. “ How can I help?” ” I’ve got knee problems Doc” ” Well then fuck off home and stop wasting my time” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted Friday at 11:05 Share Posted Friday at 11:05 19 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: Went to the doctor yesterday. “ How can I help?” ” I’ve got knee problems Doc” ” Well then fuck off home and stop wasting my time” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted Friday at 11:11 Share Posted Friday at 11:11 19 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: Went to the doctor yesterday. “ How can I help?” ” I’ve got knee problems Doc” ” Well then fuck off home and stop wasting my time” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted Friday at 11:40 Share Posted Friday at 11:40 34 minutes ago, The Fish said: You can use this one next time your knees collapse and you nearly drop a Fishlet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted Friday at 11:45 Share Posted Friday at 11:45 So, to add to the rat panic, Mrs. F. got stuck in traffic this morning and broke down. Rang the AA who asked “ Is it over heating” She said “ No, it’s in Waalka you posh cunt!” 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33240 Posted Friday at 12:53 Share Posted Friday at 12:53 "Wahey! I'm here for the birds and the booze! Bring 'em on!!!" "Sir, this is a library!" [Whispers] "Wahey. I'm here for the birds and the booze. Bring 'em on." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4260 Posted yesterday at 00:20 Share Posted yesterday at 00:20 One of the muckiest lasses I’ve ever met worked in a library. She didn’t drink though so 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33240 Posted yesterday at 11:16 Share Posted yesterday at 11:16 10 hours ago, strawb said: One of the muckiest lasses I’ve ever met worked in a library. She didn’t drink though so 50/50 My aunt worked as a librarian at the university...... WAIT A MINUTE..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42458 Posted yesterday at 11:19 Share Posted yesterday at 11:19 According to my favourite social media, librarians in their forties are very popular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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