2007-04-19 20:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Cynthia D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Go to a garden store or Walmart & buy a big bag of Grub X. Apply it to your lawn with a spreader. It kills the grubs overnight killing the moles food supply.
I applied it last week after several mole hills appeared in my yard & I haven't had one since! Great stuff!! Just ask my neighbors(they all still have moles) We are mole free. :)
2007-04-19 21:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the attraction. These critters will be attracted to both grubs and bulbs! Since it is spring you can count on the major attraction being the bulbs. The grub activity is generally more toward the mid to late summer months.
If you like spring bulb plants try putting them in above ground planters next season. You can pull all the existing bulbs and let them dry-out (when they are at the wilt stage). Plant them in the new planters in late fall and water them well. I would dry them out with a wrap of Sphagnum Moss.
The grubs are another problem. Not only does it attract the mole it also will destroy your lawn. You need to apply a full dosage of a granular anti-grub/insect control asap. Check with the nearest Landscape Supplier (not a Box/WalMart) store for the agent to use. Change the application each year for maximum effect.
You may have moles for the next two years (sorry). Removing their food means they move on to "greener pastures". Hope this helps a bit. I would use a liquid Sevin right now on the turf and the bed. In six weeks I would apply a granular Anti-Grub control. Meanwhile get the planters and remove the bulbs when they are in die-back/wilt.
2007-04-20 01:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moles do not eat bulbs, just things that live in the soil, like grubs and other nasty critters. Check Gardens Alive for effective, non-chemical treatment. Their catalogues usually come with a $25-off coupon.
2007-04-23 18:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Curious George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moles feed on grubs, so control grubs in your soil. Moles don't like loud sounds so place a transistor radio in your yard and play Rock Music. If you see a Mole Hole drop Ex-Lax into it and you'll never see them again.
2007-04-19 20:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to buy traps for them. I don't know of any other way. They are very destructive devils.
2007-04-19 20:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋