The New Year and moles.
With the New Year with us, the weather seems to be stuck in wet mode with rain, rain and more rain! The average temperatures are certainly higher than normal and with all the rain, water levels are certainly high in the rivers and local water tables. If areas of land become water-logged, any animals living on or below ground level, will be looking for higher, drier areas. Moles will certainly be forced to flee flooded or partially flooded areas to seek out new drier feeding areas and if properties are located within the new areas, trouble will follow. Any gardens encountered by moles will be...
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Mention a molehill to a serious gardener or someone that really loves their beautiful, lush green lawn and no doubt, you will see a flicker of fear appear! It is the thought of hours of work and loving tendering, being wiped out in minutes by a small furry animal that is seldom seen, but the damage certainly is. At one time, strychnine, a powerful poison was used to kill off moles, but this was rightfully banned in 2006 as non- target species, such as birds and other animals were being killed as well. Various methods are often employed to rid an area of moles and these can include: Putting...
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