Humane Ways to Get Rid of the Moles

Some removal method can harm and kill small creatures. While moles can be an annoying animal since they will leave several holes in your lawn, their digging can also help in aerating the soil. In case you are dealing with a mole problem, we encourage you to deal with them using a humane removal method. Listed here in this article are some of the tips that allow you to get rid of the animal without killing them.



Humane Mole Removal Methods

Moles are known for their digging habit that can destroy your well-manicured lawn. If you are looking for a method to remove them without harming the mole, here are some of your options.

Using Cat Litter

Moles are extremely cautious in an environment that exposes them to the threat of the predator. One way to warn them is to use your cat litter and disperse it on the key areas of your yard. You can hunt for the tunnels and pour the cat litter to the entrance of the hole. Cats are natural enemy of these furry creatures. This may be effective in encouraging them to leave your yard. Understand that this will simply be a short-term solution. Eventually, if the mole realized that there are no predators in your area, they will return once again.

Using Castor Oil

There are some studies that prove that castor oil will have a decent effect against certain species of mole. If you want to concoct your own repellant, you can mix the castor oil with soap and water. Shake this vigorously and pour it in a spray container. Use it generously on the affected area. You can also pour the remaining solution directly into the hole of the tunnel. This will not kill the mole but will be enough to cause irritation. The undesirable scent may persist for a week. You will have to repeat the process in case it is not effective. This method will usually be effective towards the moles that have not been fully established. Therefore, it is best to use this during the early weeks of the spring season.

Reducing their Food Source

A mole in your yard can be an indication of a high insect population. The infestation can be caused by the Japanese beetles in your yard. Before maturing, these beetles will start as a grub. This will serve as the main source of their food. There are different ways on how you can reduce the population of insects. One effective method is with the use of insecticide. Essential oils such as neem oil and castor oil will also keep the insects at bay.

Finally, you can also use a live trap. You will have to dig the tunnel and place the trap inside to capture the animal. If you find the process a bit tricky, you should let the expert do this. If you have executed the removal method properly, you can increase the chance of eliminating the source of your problem.


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