Ground Mole Control
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Introduction to Ground Mole Control
Moles are small, burrowing animals. They spend all of their lives underground, and that is where they do their damage, too. They build extensive tunnels, and in the process damage and destroy plant roots. The mounds of earth they throw up from their tunneling makes an unsightly mess of people's lawns, too.
Ground mole control is an important subject, and one of seemingly endless debate. Everyone seems to have a pet remedy for controlling or eliminating moles. Few of these solutions seem to pan out as being consistently reliable.
Ground mole control is possible, though. This lens will point you in the right direction.
Ground mole control is an important subject, and one of seemingly endless debate. Everyone seems to have a pet remedy for controlling or eliminating moles. Few of these solutions seem to pan out as being consistently reliable.
Ground mole control is possible, though. This lens will point you in the right direction.
Beginners' Guide to Ground Mole Control
Ground moles come in different species and are also known as yard moles or lawn moles. The star mole, so named for its distinctly odd, star-shaped nose, is one kind you might see. But the species that is mostly likely responsible for destroying your nice green grass or your flower bed is the Eastern mole. That's if you live in the U.S.; if you live in the U.K. the culprit is probably the common European mole. Ground mole control is pretty much the same no matter what species you're dealing with. Don't Be Confused About Ground Mole Control
Some people needlessly complicate the subject of ground mole control. Moles are destructive creatures but they're just little animals, after all. And little animals can be eliminated or caught by human beings using common sense and easily available tools. Don't be intimidated by all the conflicting advice you might hear on the topic of ground moles.
Ground Mole Control - Why It's Necessary
I'll be the first to admit that ground moles are cute, in an odd sort of way. And I don't really like trying to put an end to cute furry things. But as few as two or three moles can devastate a lawn or a garden. It's not that they eat grass or plants - that's a myth - but their constant burrowing and tunneling can break off roots beneath the soil. And, of course, those molehills popping up everywhere don't look very pretty. Proper ground mole control is the answer. Ground Mole Control: Avoid Poisons
I for one am not keen on using poisons for ground mole control. Most of them don't work all that well, and some of them pose a distinct risk to other creatures -- such as pets or even your children! It's easy to see why a desperate homeowner or gardener might turn to poison in an attempt to rid themselves of ground moles. But there are better and less risky ways of solving a mole problem.
Ground Mole Control: Have You Heard those Wives' Tales?
In your search for ground mole control answers, you will undoubtedly come across many supposed home remedies. The advantage of such remedies is that they are usually quite cheap to try. The disadvantage is that they most often don't work, and you will be back to square one in your mole control quest. Many of them fall into the category of wives' tales. Try them if you like, and if one manages to work for you, congratulations. In my experience, though, there's only one reliable method of controlling moles ... traps! Ground Mole Control: More Lenses!
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More Resources on Controlling Ground Moles
- Mole Stoppers Website
- A growing compendium of ways to control moles
- Eradicate Lawn Moles
- Article on getting rid of yard moles
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