Moles are small mammals of the mole family. They belong to the order of insectivores. The main component of their diet is various insects: earthworms, larvae, May beetles, wireworms and other pests. They are found in abundance on your beds, which attract moles.
Moles rid your garden of these small insects, but also harm the crop. They roll potato tubers to the surface or, conversely, harvest food for the winter deep in the ground, and during digging moves damage the root system, which leads to the death of the plant. Moleholes dug by them spoil the beautiful view of your beds or lawns.
As soon as you notice that your favorite plants in the garden have begun to dry out, and on the plot of land dug up hillocks began to appear, you should immediately proceed to serious actions.
The fight against moles in the country, garden or in the garden is a rather painstaking and difficult task.
Before you begin to destroy or drive these animals from the site, you should find out what moles are. Fighting them will be easier and more effective if you possess this information.
You should know that moles are family animals, so they do not appear on the site alone. They come in groups of 5-7 individuals, work as a close-knit "team." Therefore, catching one mole - do not relax. Be aware that several blind land surveyors "crave revenge."
Moles do not hibernate, so it is important that mole repellers work in both winter and summer.
When installing traps or baits, pay attention to the fact that most of the hunting passages are located at a depth of 10-15 cm under your beds, since loose moist soil is a cozy haven for earthworms, which moles love so much. The fight against them is a little easier if you spread the poisoned bait on the molehill beds.
It’s pointless to fill up the moles. They are very able-bodied and will spend no more than an hour on rebuilding a crammed tunnel.
The fight against moles on the site should take place in compliance with all safety standards. You cannot catch moles with your bare hands, as they can bite quite painfully with their sharp teeth. Anyway, trying to catch a mole with his hands is as senseless as falling asleep in his burrows. The mole is a strong and dodgy animal, it is practically impossible to hold it in hands. Catching a mole is also not possible. He runs at the same speed as a dog or cat. With poor eyesight , their hearing and sense of smell are well developed, so do not underestimate these animals.
In order to prevent moles during the summer season, the fight against them must begin even before they appear on your site. To prevent the mole family from moving to your beds, you should protect your site with a net, slate or iron, burying them 50 centimeters in the ground around the perimeter. This is a rather laborious, but most effective way.
Moles bring a lot of trouble to our sites. Fighting them is a complex process that takes a lot of time.