How to get rid of moles and voles?
about 4 years ago, i first started seeing mole tunnels in my lawn - what a nuisance tamping them down before mowing so as not to shave off sod. well, i let time go by without being pro-active and people tell me the moles have eaten all the grubs - so the voles now use the tunnels to get to roots of all my perennials. my gardens used to be lush and carefree - now, there are smaller plants and few blooms. and some gone entirely! the useless pests seem so invulnerable [invisible , for one! never spotted one of either pest] so i was always discouraged to try and untrusting of any product claiming it worked. i am so disheartened by my languishing gardens - i need these useless and damaging animals dead and gone.
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UGh, I know the feeling Gail. They can be terribly destructive. Hopefully this article will help out so you can get your beautiful garden back - https://wtop.com/garden-plot/2017/01/how-to-rid-your-yard-of-moles-or-voles-or-both/
My husband uses a sort of "smoke bombs" at work and he needs to make sure its safe because its around the watertank of our village.
And if you want to make sure they don't come back, maybe you could think about having a cat? They don't like loud noises and vibrations, too.
One of the most common and effective mole and vole repellents is castor oil, which has an unpleasant taste and smell. Mixing three parts castor oil and one part dish soap with a gallon of water creates an effective repellent that can be sprayed on areas of mole activity. This is not only a repellent for moles; it’s also a good way to get rid of groundhogs, voles, and other rodents.