About ways to fight moles in a greenhouse: folk recipes for how to remove the pest

Harm and benefits of moles

Moles are insectivorous animals that live underground. Representatives of the species have an elongated, streamlined body covered with shiny fur. The vertical arrangement of the villi helps individuals quickly move under the ground in any direction in the area. The color of the animals is brown and black.

Moles dig underground passages using paws with huge claws on their toes. Feeding branches run at a depth of 5 cm from the surface, and permanent ones - up to 0.5 m. The owner regularly walks around the property, collecting bugs and worms. The perimeter of the site is covered with multi-meter tunnels and separate rooms. In one day, one adult can build a system 30 m wide.

Farmers are often convinced that moles gnaw on plants, thereby destroying the crop. All representatives of the species feed on insects:

• pest larvae;
• sleeping pupae;
• earthworms.

Large males can eat a frog, mouse or lizard that gets into a hole. Animals underground use a lot of energy, so during the day they consume food equal to their weight. Rodents often hide in underground passages and feed on the root system of plants.

If moles appear on a summer cottage, then the surface of the earth is covered with rubble. Animals can accidentally damage crops that cross their path. Plants left without support sag and die. Often voracious representatives of the species destroy not only pests, but also beneficial earthworms.

All types of mole nets and which one is better to choose

A mesh with a mesh size of no more than 25x25 mm should be used against moles, preferably 15x15 mm. For example, a standard chain-link will not create any obstacles for animals - a medium-sized mole can easily squeeze through a mesh 55x55 mm wide.

Many stores today sell special anti-mole nets and gratings; they are easy to buy not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also in small towns. If you still cannot find mesh on sale, then you can use universal construction meshes for the same purposes; they usually turn out to be cheaper.

Lawn plastic nets made of polypropylene are optimal for protecting against moles. They are very durable, are not damaged when exposed to environmental factors (rain, frost, soil microorganisms, etc.), and if the mesh is of high quality, then moles will not be able to tear it.

Metal mesh is much less preferable. In just a few years, they can become so rusty that they can no longer perform their protective function.

If the mesh is dug in vertically, then its height above the ground surface should be at least 20-30 cm, although summer residents usually prefer to make a full-fledged fence more than 1 meter high.

The following options are available for sale from plastic nets specially produced for protection against moles:

1. Lawn 1 (article G-8), mesh size 8x6 mm, roll size - 1x10 m, 2x30 m. Price of a 2x30 m roll - about 8-10 thousand rubles, production - Premium, Russia;
2. Lawn 1/1 (article G-9), mesh size 9x9 mm, roll dimensions are the same, a 1x10 m roll costs just over 1000 rubles, and 2x30 m costs about 6000 rubles, production - Premium, Russia;
3. Syntoflex, mesh size 12x14 mm, roll size - 2x100 m, roll price - approximately 13-15 thousand rubles, production - Tenax, Italy.

As practice shows, Italian mesh turns out to be not only the most economical, but also the most durable and reliable, although it looks thinner. The video below shows its benefits.

Types of moles

In nature, there are more than 40 species of moles, which are distributed into 15 genera. Animals are common in Europe, Asia and North America, but are not found in hot Africa. Representatives of 6 species live in Russia.

The European or common mole has a spindle-shaped dense body, ranging from 12-15 cm in length. The elongated flat muzzle has small eyes and membrane-covered ears. The massive hands with large clawed fingers have a bristly edge. Short thick fur stands upright and helps the animal move in burrows. Representatives of the species love solitude and settle in areas within a radius of 4 km from their relatives.

The common Caucasian mole looks like the European variety. Distributed from western Ciscaucasia to the Black Sea parts of Turkey. Prefers to live in deciduous forests.

The small blind mole is the smallest in the family - from 8 to 12 cm. The body is covered with dark brown fur. The eyes are hidden under a thin film. Settles in forest and mountain meadow areas. If it has to live next to a common Caucasian species, it digs deeper holes.

The Siberian mole is widespread in the Altai Territory and southern Yakutia. Representatives have pronounced sexual dimorphism. In males, the body size reaches 20 cm, and in females - no more than 17 cm. On the head there are open eyes with movable eyelids. The color of the silky coat is found in both gray and dark brown.

The Far East is inhabited by narrow-area endemic moles from the genus Moger - Japanese and Ussuri. Representatives of the species completely lack visual organs, even in a rudimentary state. They lead an underground lifestyle and can inhabit fields and meadows.

Is it possible to replace the mesh with slate, roofing felt or other barrier means?

A household summer resident may immediately have questions: is it possible to replace the mole net with something more economical?

Let's see which options are the most popular:

1. Slate - a sheet of wave slate costs 190 rubles, its dimensions are 1.12 x 1.75 m. If you cut each sheet in the middle, you will get 2 sheets with a total length of 2.2 m and a height of 87 cm (in principle, sufficient for protection against moles). The price per meter of protection will be 86 rubles. - more expensive than the Italian mesh, but cheaper than the domestic one;
2. Roofing felt - suppose we use rolls 1 meter wide and 10 meters long, the price of such a roll is approximately 500 rubles. The price of 1 m will be 50 rubles. It is important to understand that roofing material does not provide reliable protection against moles, since the animal can tear it with its strong clawed paws and crawl into the hole.

Other options - boards, crushed stone, metal sheets, strip foundation - are always more expensive than mesh, both in cost and installation cost. They are convenient to use when a summer resident has large old stocks of such materials or cheap illiquid goods.

It is important to remember that all means, except for the net, complicate the migration across the boundaries of the site not only of moles, but also of other soil inhabitants, which are often very useful and necessary on the site (and earthworms are far from the only example). If the area is large (more than 10 acres), then this is not critical, since the soil biocenoses on it are restored on their own, and migration also occurs along the soil surface, above the fence. But in small areas, such continuous barriers can lead to a noticeable depletion of the diversity of soil organisms.

In some cases, it is impossible to discount the deterioration of moisture removal from the site if it is fenced on all sides with slate sheets. After heavy rainfall or melting snow, the entire area can turn into a swamp, the boundaries of which are outlined by slate or roofing felt protruding above the ground.

Reasons for appearance

Moles prefer to settle in areas actively cultivated by humans. It is easier to make tunnels in soft soil than in unplowed virgin soil. The beast is not found in depleted or poisoned soils. There are a lot of earthworms, larvae and rodents in the garden that the animal feeds on. Insects may be attracted to trash heaps and landfills located nearby.

There are no serious predators near people. The underground dweller will scare away dogs and cats with an unpleasant odor. The mole in the area compensates for the lack of vision with good hearing. The animal will hear approaching steps and will hide in the depths of the shelter. You don't need to go to the surface to survive. Food is within walking distance in one of the tunnels.

Traps and repellers

Protection against rodents is often carried out using traps and repellers. If everything is more or less clear with traps, which are usually used as mousetraps, then the choice and purchase of repellers can cause a number of difficulties, so you need to take into account some features of such equipment:

• the device must be of high quality and certified, have a design that meets all the parameters of the repeller;
• electronic ultrasonic repellers must be selected based on the area of ​​the room in which they are intended to be used;
• electric ultrasonic devices operating both from mains and batteries are more reliable;
• The device must be turned on for at least three weeks, after which it is necessary to take a break.

It is important to remember that you cannot use repellers and bait together within the same room. According to many summer residents, effective expulsion of rodents is achieved by using repellers from the Typhoon, Grad and Electric Cat series.

Electronic ultrasonic repellers must be selected based on the area of ​​the room in which they are intended to be used

How to get rid of moles in the garden

Moles on the site dig a complex system of underground labyrinths and leave ugly heaps on the surface. Small animals spoil the appearance of your lawn, garden and vegetable garden. There are many ways to combat pests, each of which has its own characteristics.

Ultrasonic repellers

Moles have very sensitive hearing, so the unpleasant sounds of special repellers create uncomfortable conditions and drive pests away from the area. The devices do not act instantly; the final result should be expected after 1.5-2 months. The device has a limited radius (30-40 m); in a large garden you will have to install several copies.

The Tornado apparatus emits wave and mechanical vibrations that are detected by underground animals. Being in a constant state of stress, in anticipation of danger, forces the mole to leave the area. Ultrasound propagates within a radius of up to 50 m and is inaudible to humans and pets. The device is not effective in areas near houses and outbuildings.

Firecrackers are used to control moles. Charges are placed in holes and set on fire. A sharp noise frightens the underground beast, causing it to leave the area. If there are plants near the entrance to the labyrinth, they die. There are no guarantees that the animal will not return.

Traps

A cruel and simple way to combat moles in the countryside are traps. Special devices kill the animals, and the farmer needs to dispose of the mutilated corpse. The method is relevant in cases where site owners do not have time to look for more humane solutions.

A wire trap is an inexpensive and effective mechanism that consists of a loop with a spring. The unit is activated at the slightest touch to the body. The animal's ribs are broken, the abdominal cavity is ruptured and organs are injured. A mole with hemorrhages dies or suffocates within a few hours. To improve the killing power on the site, you need 2 devices.

Mole nutrition

The mole is a gluttonous pest.

Moles are beneficial to gardeners. They feed on beetle larvae and mole crickets, which damage plants. Animals do not disdain small snakes, mice and insects.

In case of severe hunger, they can feed on seeds and nutritious roots to maintain vitality.

It seems that if moles are so positive, why drive them out of the area? They are gluttonous and need a lot of food, make reserves and make a large number of moves. With their tunnels they spoil roots and root crops.

Expert opinion

Evgeniy Koshalev

I dig in the garden at the dacha until the last rays of sunshine every day. No specialty, just an amateur with experience.

To be honest, I tried a lot of things and caught live moles. I couldn’t lift my hand, or rather a shovel, to kill this defenseless animal.

Prevention

Preventive measures will prevent moles from entering the area. Slate and roofing felt are tightly fitted around the edges and buried in trenches. If you install fences around the perimeter of the garden, the animal will be blocked from accessing it. A special mesh is placed in the ground to a depth of 10 cm. The fence will not allow the animal to get out or disfigure the garden bed or lawn.

Moles on the site are unpleasant neighbors. Traps, repellers and traps have different operating principles. To get rid of underground guests, you need to combine several methods. Timely prevention will prevent the problem.

Effective protection against moles.

After many years of war with moles on the site, it became clear that it was impossible to get rid of them. The moles won this war. We have moved on to effective defense. You can read about our war against moles and its results HERE
The first step was to protect the young seedlings. Make sure that the mole does not throw it away or bury it. To do this, we decided to use plastic boxes in which vegetables are sold in markets. Quite a lot of boxes were collected from nearby garbage dumps, but unfortunately, most of them were very shallow, although they also found use on the farm.

10 boxes did not help the situation; something else was needed that could replace these boxes. Plastic water bottles caught my eye. There were a lot of bottles, among them were bottles of 8-9 liters. But there are no holes in bottles! No? They will!

The “Crazy Hands” circle worked for a week. Armed with a soldering iron, I made holes in 56 bottles. There weren’t so many bottles of our own, so we had to go collect them again.

Cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkins were planted in bottles and boxes and dug into the beds.
Carrots and beets were left without protection.

During the summer, moles ran around the bottles without injuring the main root.

The result exceeded all expectations. The yield per plant has increased dramatically. This was especially noticeable on cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini and cabbage. The next year we had to change the planting schemes, since not only the yield increased, but the leaves and tops of all the plants became simply huge.

In the fall, it turned out that burying bottles and boxes was much easier than digging them up. Especially the boxes. They have completely grown into the ground. The excavation activity was very labor-intensive. But experience has shown that plant roots easily pass through the holes.

The issue of protecting carrots from moles remained open. We decided that we needed to protect the entire garden bed. I bought a plastic mole net. It was called, if my memory serves me right, lawn-1. They removed the soil, laid out a net, and tucked it under the box. The earth was returned to its place. In the spring I sowed carrots. It soon became clear that the moles were still digging tunnels in the garden bed. How did they get there? In the fall the soil was removed. Yes, they tore the mesh in several places.

Okay, we decided. Let's buy an iron mesh and see how you tear it! We bought galvanized mesh, 2 cm mesh. Smaller mesh, smaller wire cross-section.

Since the event of burying and digging up boxes and bottles was quite boring, we decided to put this net not only under the carrots, but also in one greenhouse. At the end of September, they removed the soil, put down a net, and returned the soil to its place. In the greenhouse, in addition to the purchased mesh, they also put an unnecessary mesh with a 5 cm cell, in two layers, with a shift. To be sure! Write this quickly, but try it, do it!

November has arrived. I walk into the greenhouse and what do I see? Nightmare!

The mole crawls through a mesh with a mesh of 2.5 cm and 2 cm!
The entire greenhouse will be dug up again this summer! It is also not difficult for him to throw the earth in the passages through a grid with such a cell.

In the spring we bought a galvanized mesh with a mesh size of 1 cm. Now it definitely won’t fit through! And they pulled out all the earth from the greenhouse, and put nets and brought the earth back. At the same time, the beds were redone. Instead of 2 beds, they made 3 beds with the letter W. One door did not work, anyway it was only used for ventilation, but it is possible to ventilate anyway.

All. There are no more moles in one greenhouse. There are none in the same bed where the net was moved and carrots were sown.

In the fall, it became clear that our game called “Take the soil from the garden and put it back” was over. It was decided to lay the grids to the best of our ability. But then we noticed that

the rest of the galvanized mesh rusted badly over the summer, even though it stood under a canopy.
We thought, what is in the ground then? The metal is very thin, how long will it last? Play your favorite game again?

How to understand that there is a mole in the greenhouse?

The most famous underground inhabitant is the mole. The presence of such an inhabitant in a garden plot causes many problems for the owner. During its life, the animal constantly digs holes. Making passages in the place of planted crops, it damages the root system of plants. As a result, the seedlings die. During the construction of its labyrinths, the mammal eats all earthworms. Such actions lead to a decrease in soil fertility. A lot of earth piles appear on the site, which spoils the aesthetic appearance of the garden. Therefore, if there is a mole in the greenhouse, the necessary measures should be taken to evict it. Otherwise, its presence can destroy all plantings and lead to a lack of harvest.

Using Traps

Today, the most effective method of combating moles is the use of special traps. They are usually sold in garden centers and even small flower shops. In the greenhouse you need to find the largest hole where the mole is most active. After this, you need to install one trap on each side of the hole. Wherever the animal enters, it will still fall into the trap.

In order for the trap to accurately catch the mole, it should be securely fixed. To do this, it is recommended to tie a trap and tie it to a peg, put a thin board on top and sprinkle the whole thing with earth. The animal will try to dig this place and will certainly fall into a trap.

Under no circumstances should you release the animal immediately outside the fence. There is a high probability that within a few days the mole will return to the same place and will continue to dig holes underground. It is best to take him further into the forest and release him there.

Instead of traps, you can use ordinary glass jars. This is a budget option for gardeners who have little money, and moles constantly attack greenhouses. You need to dig a small hole near the hole and bury the jar there. Cover it all on top with a thin board or piece of paper and lightly sprinkle with earth. The mole will have to fall into the jar, from which he will no longer be able to get out on his own.

Animal control methods

It is quite simple to determine that a mole has settled on the site. A careful inspection of the soil surface can reveal piles of freshly dug earth in the form of small granules. Along with the negative aspects of the presence of an insectivore, it is worth noting some of its positive qualities. The inhabitant eats moths, click beetles and chafers. Despite this, if such an inhabitant is detected, the necessary measures should be taken to eliminate it in order to preserve the crop. There are several ways to fight:

1. Mechanical method;
2. Exposure to chemicals;
3. Eviction using ultrasonic waves;
4. Folk remedies.

Mechanical method

If there is a mole in the greenhouse, the use of special traps and various types of repellers will help to evict it, for example:

• propeller - turntable. This device requires batteries. Installation is carried out on a dug-in post. After switching on, the device transmits a kind of vibration to the ground. The mole does not like this effect at all, and he independently removes himself from the greenhouse;
• trap. You can purchase the device in special gardening stores. It is installed near the burrows in such a way that when the animal comes out, it gets caught in a trap;
• using a three-liter glass jar. A homemade trap involves placing a jar in a hole up to the neck. A sheet of paper is placed on top and sprinkled with earth for camouflage. Having stepped on the trap, the animal will fall through and will not be able to get out. In this way, the occupant can be physically transferred from the greenhouse to another location.

Please note! After catching a mammal, you should not release it immediately outside the site. The mole will return to its original habitat. It is recommended to take the animal to the forest.

Folk remedies

If a mole has settled in a greenhouse, you can use traditional methods to evict it. Garden onions have a fairly simple but effective effect. It is necessary to plant several bulbs around the greenhouse. In this case, the animal will not approach the greenhouse. Alternatively, you can use garlic, beans, lentils, peas or daffodils. Buried branches of plants such as tansy, bird cherry and elderberry in the greenhouse have a deterrent effect. Crushed gooseberry branches buried in mole holes have a repellent property. A rag soaked in tar can quickly eliminate an uninvited animal. It is necessary to bury the fabric in the hole and sprinkle it with earth. The pungent smell will force the insectivore to leave the greenhouse area in a short time. When using traditional methods, you should periodically replace branches or rags, since over time their properties disappear and fresh material is required.

Chemicals

If a mole has settled in a greenhouse, and mechanical methods of catching or folk remedies do not have a positive effect, then you can use radical methods - use chemicals. When using pesticides, you should carefully act on the mole without damaging the seedlings. After purchasing a toxic product, carefully study the instructions prescribed by the manufacturer. Only the indicated dosage is used. Do not forget that these chemicals not only help to catch the animal, but also have a negative effect on planted crops and

person. Antikrot has proven itself well. This product is a natural environmental additive. It is based on vegetable oils mixed with diatomaceous earth. The composition is intended to soak the soil. After applying it, the soil begins to emit an unattractive odor for the mole. The animal does not appear in places where it is used. The positive property of this drug is that it promotes the growth and development of plants. Antikrot is presented in stores in powder form. It is used by pouring soil in the places where the animal lives. Special treatment is carried out around the minks. Then, the soil is well watered. Recommended dose: 1 measuring spoon per 1 square meter of land.

As a repeller, you can use special devices that emit ultrasound. Their range of action is limited, so to achieve the desired effect, the area of ​​the greenhouse should be taken into account. Various methods of mole eviction will save the harvest. As a preventative measure to prevent an animal from appearing inside the greenhouse, a ditch is dug and filled with bitumen or crushed stone. The presence of these materials will not allow moles to get inside the room. Careful inspection and care of your garden plot will eliminate various pest problems.

Effective ways to fight

Man has been fighting underground architects for several centuries, trying in every possible way to eliminate mammals forever. Over hundreds of centuries, many ways of fighting have been invented, but here we will discuss the most effective ones.

Repellent

Since moles have a heightened sense of hearing and smell, they can be discouraged from their summer cottage with the help of simple devices:

1. Ultrasonic repellers. They emit microwaves that are elusive to the human ear, but unpleasant to an underground digger.
2. Noise devices. These can be tin cans or plastic bottles placed on pegs that are inserted vertically into the ground around the perimeter of the garden. When exposed to wind, the containers produce noise effects that repel pests.
3. Scented bookmarks. Having found exits from the mole labyrinths, sharp-smelling products or substances (fish heads, garlic, carbide, naphthalene, tar, kerosene) are placed there.

Rules for installing mole netting

Poison

Some summer residents consider this method of exterminating moles inhumane, and therefore rarely resort to it. However, this is the only real way to get rid of pests for a long time. The most commonly used potent poisons are:

• "Anti-Crote";
• Goodbye;
• "Molebreaker";
• "Fighter".

Toxic substances are laid out in mole holes, sprinkled with earth on top

They should be used with caution, as the chemicals can kill not only pests, but also pets if they find the bait

Another way to defeat underground inhabitants is smoke bombs. For example, the Nutcracker rodenticide emits toxic smoke, which, penetrating into the tunnels, destroys all their inhabitants in a short time. However, the poison is also destructive to the root system of cultivated plants, and therefore young seedlings often suffer from it.

Insecticides such as Carbidex, Engio or Brosa also effectively kill moles. Their advantage is that they perfectly fight against harmful insects living in the soil. At the same time, you should not be zealous with their use, since chemicals kill beneficial earthworms.

Traps

Harmless devices that help catch, but not kill, an animal. They are often a pipe-shaped design with two valves at the ends. When a mole gets inside, the doors slam shut and don’t let him out. According to reviews from experienced summer residents, Super Cat and Biogrod traps have performed well.

Traps

Another type of mole trap is a trap. Unlike a trap, it kills the caught animal to death. Typically, the device consists of a lever and a trigger mechanism. When a mammal tries to eat the bait, it is pinned down by a stiff spring or sharp teeth. You can make the device yourself or buy it at a gardening store.

Traps are used to catch mammals

Cats and dogs

Pets help cope with rodents not only in the house, but also in the countryside. Sensing cats or dogs hunting them, blind shrews immediately leave their habitable place. However, there is one drawback - during fishing, pets can trample the beds and damage the plants.

Since moles often carry dangerous infections, home hunters should be vaccinated in advance. Author's advice

Repellent plants

To ensure that underground architects avoid the garden plot, you can use a more humane method. Animals cannot stand the smell of some plants, and therefore will never appear where they grow. Such crops include:

• calendula;
• daffodils;
• Siberian woodlands;
• decorative bow;
• imperial hazel grouse;
• marigold;
• spurge caper;
• castor bean;
• legumes

Mole-repellent garden plants

Using mole cleavers

What distinguishes these devices from a conventional trap is the presence of a sensor, which is responsible for the trigger mechanism. Having installed the mole buster in the underground tunnel, all that remains is to wait for the victim to take the bait. According to reviews from summer residents, the Krot-1 device has proven itself well.

Folk remedies

When fighting moles, you should not write off old, proven old-fashioned methods. One of them is shovel fishing. Having torn up the mound, they wait for the animal to come to repair it, and then, seeing movement, they quickly pry up the earth with a tool and throw it aside. The disadvantage of this method is the long wait. You also need to take into account that blind shrews are quite nimble, and therefore it will be difficult to catch them.

If there are a lot of pests on the site, in order to destroy them, some gardeners flood the mole tunnels with water. However, this method often harms the plantings, erodes the garden and increases the population of earthworms, which again attract moles.

How to deal with moles in a greenhouse

The mole is one of the most famous underground inhabitants, whose presence in a suburban area causes a lot of trouble for its owner. By constructing underground passages in the ground next to young seedlings, the animal quite often damages their root system. What causes plants to subsequently die. In addition, when constructing labyrinths, the underground inhabitant leaves behind furrows and large earthen heaps, which spoil the appearance of the site. And the destruction of earthworms, which are the animal’s favorite delicacy, helps reduce soil fertility. Therefore, the question of how to get rid of a mole in a greenhouse remains one of the most pressing today.

Ineffective methods against moles

In closed greenhouses and in the garden, you should not resort to methods and means that do not bring the expected result:

• catch animals manually and destroy them;
• use gasoline, kerosene and other petroleum products against tireless diggers, as they force the animal to leave for a short time;
• attract a cat or dog to catch the mole; they will dig up the beds even more;
• It’s completely pointless to pour moles out of their holes like gophers;
• placing red pepper, mothballs or pieces of razors into mole holes does not produce results - the animal will dig new passages and bypass the obstacle.

Harm caused

Many gardeners, having discovered dug up clods of earth on their plot, indicating the presence of an underground inhabitant, are lost and do not know what to do in such situations. However, in addition to the harm caused to young crops, the animal mole also brings some benefits, using harmful insects such as moths, click beetles and cockchafers as food. But still, if you weigh all the pros and cons, then the mole poses a serious threat in relation to greenhouse crops. You can fight moles in a greenhouse:

• mechanically;
• using chemicals;
• through ultrasound;
• folk remedies.

Methods for scaring away uninvited guests

In addition to traps, there are other, no less effective methods. They help fight not only moles in greenhouses, but also wild mice. Let us now consider several of the best ways to prevent the appearance of these animals on the site or drive them out if they have already settled in the greenhouse.

1. You can buy a special device in the store called “Anti-Crote”. It should be installed in the greenhouse according to the instructions. It will create ultrasonic vibration, invisible to humans, which will gradually drive harmful animals away from the area. Please note that Anti-Crote operates within a certain radius. Therefore, for a large greenhouse, it is more advisable to purchase several of these devices, depending on the area of ​​the territory.
2. As a rule, small animals cannot tolerate soil vibrations. Therefore, experienced gardeners have invented an excellent method. Simply place a radio in the middle of the greenhouse and connect an electrical wire to it. It is necessary to turn on the radio periodically to vibrate the soil. This will create unfavorable conditions for moles and will help drive the animals out of the greenhouse.
3. Vibration can also be created using small propellers. To do this, it is recommended to buy several small propellers in advance from the store and secure them to low posts, which must first be dug into the ground over the entire area of ​​the greenhouse. The wind will cause the propellers to spin, which will create vibration in the soil. It will not be noticeable to humans, but animals sensitive to this phenomenon will immediately sense it and will soon leave the territory.
4. Since moles have a wonderful sense of smell, you should put foods in their holes that they cannot stand the smell of. Great options include herring heads, garlic, or fresh pig manure. It is best to give preference to manure, as it will simultaneously fertilize the soil. Over time, the herring will spoil in the heat and begin to emit a very unpleasant odor throughout the entire greenhouse. Usually moles leave places where there is a constant smell that is unpleasant to them.

So, how to deal with moles in a summer cottage has now become clear. Remember that the main thing in this matter is not to harm the plants and yourself. You don’t need to trust sellers who recommend buying poisonous mole baits from them. As a result, this can not only leave the animals on the site, but also harm their health. After all, the poison will be absorbed into the soil on which garden crops grow. But then you can use them for food! And it is extremely important that they are not contaminated with harmful substances from the soil.

Mechanical method

• Spinning propellers. They must be equipped with a battery-powered motor. Such devices are attached to a pole dug into the ground. The vibrations generated as a result of the operation of the propeller will be transmitted along the pole into the soil, which will alert the “uninvited guest” and force him to leave the greenhouse area.
• You can replace the spinning propellers with a regular radio, to which you connect an electrical wire. When the device is turned on, vibration signals are transmitted to the soil, which will force the animals to go in search of a new habitat.
• Ventilation. If there are favorable climatic conditions, it is necessary to regularly open the greenhouse doors.
• Special traps, which can be purchased at gardening stores, will also help to remove moles from the greenhouse. It is enough to install such devices on both sides of the underground entrance of the hole. Thus, no matter what direction the animal moves, it cannot escape the trap.
• An ordinary three-liter glass jar can serve as a homemade trap. It is placed in a hole dug in the ground, covered with paper and sprinkled with earth. An animal that falls into a container will no longer be able to get back out.

When catching a mole, you should not release it immediately outside the territory of your site, since there is a high probability of the animal returning to its previous habitat. Therefore, it is preferable to place the underground inhabitant closer to the forest belt.

How to protect your summer cottage from moles: drive them away or scare them away?

A mole is a fairly smart and cunning animal, so it is usually very difficult to catch it. It is much easier and faster to drive it away from the site with the help of various repellers and similar devices.

Physical barrier

You can protect your property from moles by creating an underground fence.

Bury old sheets of slate or roofing felt around the perimeter of the borders of your land at a depth of about 0.5-0.7 meters, or even better, take a metal or plastic mesh with small cells.

Thus, the animal simply will not be able to enter your dacha if you create such a protective barrier.

However, you can do it easier by making a special protective bed against moles, namely by placing a metal mesh on the bottom and installing high wooden sides.

Video: how to make a mole-proof bed

In order for the mole to leave your area forever, you can try to bury a stinking fish head from a herring in a mole hole or put a skin from a smoked fish, just try to push the “rotten stink” deeper inside, additionally helping yourself with a stick. Then close the entrance by covering it with a stone, and then cover it with earth and trample it with your feet.

Creolin, ammonia, tar

Similar to rotten fish, you can bury a rag soaked in tar, ammonia or creolin solution in a mole hole.

Folk remedies

It is easy to get rid of moles in a greenhouse using folk remedies.

Plant repellents

It is enough to plant onions, garlic, daffodils, beans, lentils or peas around the greenhouse, and if possible inside it, and the moles will avoid this area. Bird cherry, tansy and elderberry have similar properties. The animal will leave the greenhouse area if you dig fresh plant branches into a hole. Gooseberries also have similar repellent properties. Shredded branches of the plant are buried in mole holes.

Plant repellents should be used repeatedly, as they lose their properties over time.

Tar

You can drive out the “uninvited guest” from the greenhouse if you insert pieces of fabric soaked in tar into the entrances of the burrow. And in order for the sharp, specific smell of the product to last longer, it is necessary to sprinkle them with earth on top.

Traditional methods

Another way to get rid of moles in the country using folk remedies. Many plants have a pungent odor that repels moles.

Spices

It has long been known that moles do not live where there are strong odors. The use of spicy plants with a persistent aroma to clear the area of ​​shrews is based on the use of this characteristic property of underground pests.

Along the contour of the garden they plant: mint, lavender, marigolds, daffodils, lemon balm. The smells of these herbs do not cause discomfort to people, and moles move their nests away from the source of strong aromas.

Herring heads

The product is widely used by summer residents and effectively repels moles. To prepare such a repeller, you need:

• Separate the herring heads from the carcass and wrap them in paper or breathable fabric;
• place the package in the wormhole.

After a few days, an unpleasant odor will appear. Moles cannot stand this “aroma” and leave the territory.

Rotten food

Many people use spoiled food to remove underground animals from the garden. The method works similarly to “herring” repellers.

The inconvenience of this method is that it creates forced discomfort for the farmer: he will have to endure the unpleasant smell spreading throughout the garden. After 10–12 days, when the pests leave the area, the repellent “knots” can be removed.

Tear gas

Many gardeners use a simple method of scaring away underground animals - “smoking”. The most commonly used sulfur bombs are “FAS”. To remove moles from a site, you need:

• dig a hole a little;
• place a checker there;
• set it on fire, cover with an old plastic bucket.

The gas spreads inside the passages, forcing the moles to escape. Destruction of the animals is not required; “smoking out” discourages them from visiting the site for many years.

Household chemicals

An effective method of pest control is to scare away animals with strong odors of synthetic compounds. Such products should be handled with rubber gloves.

Sometimes underground pests do not respond to pungent odors and continue to actively dig up beds and destroy plants. Many gardeners in such a situation begin to alternate haphazard attempts to remove the “bullies” from the site. Various methods are being tried, but they do not bring real benefit.

Experienced farmers advise acting on the principle of complexity. It is better to start with a combination of simple repellents, then, if the results are unnoticeable, move on to physical methods of controlling underground pests.

Chemicals

If the methods described above for controlling moles do not give the desired result, some gardeners rush to resort to the help of pesticides against moles. However, we should not forget that it is important not only to catch the enemy of greenhouse crops, but also not to harm the seedlings. Therefore, before using a toxic composition, you must carefully study the instructions and when using it, be sure to follow the dosage recommended by the manufacturer. Still, it is preferable to use compounds that are safe for plants, and therefore for human health.

Antikrot drug for pest control

An example of an effective and safe mole repellent is the drug Antikrot. It is a natural, environmentally friendly supplement based on vegetable oils mixed with the natural mineral diatomite. When the composition comes into contact with the soil, the earth is saturated with plant aromas that are unattractive to the animal. Why is the animal forced to avoid such areas? In addition, the natural composition of Antikrot promotes the growth and development of plants.

Using Antikrot is quite simple. It is necessary to scatter the powder in places where traces of the vital activity of an underground inhabitant were found, paying special attention to the holes in the hole. The composition is applied at the rate of 1 measuring spoon per 1 square meter. m. area. After which the treated surface is thoroughly watered.

It is important to periodically monitor the situation. When new holes are discovered, their holes must be filled with Antikrot. The control with the drug must be continued until the animals leave the greenhouse area.

Let's go on the offensive

Pest control

If the “preventive” measures did not work, and folk remedies failed to remove the moles from the site, and you are still tormented by the question of how to get rid of the shrew and its “relatives,” we hasten to upset you - it will not be possible to avoid bloodshed. You tried but they didn’t understand you, it’s time to act radically. We’ll have to poison and kill, no matter how sorry the animals are...

The use of chemical weapons is prohibited by the world community, but in the war against moles it is often impossible to do without them. Many gardeners claim that moles do not eat poisonous baits offered by manufacturers. However, anything can happen - suddenly he tries... poison, which is sold in stores as a remedy against moles, often works more effectively than any other methods. Apparently, moles also have their own “gourmets” for every “taste” - you can use this method.

Mole trap-pipe

And yet, “physical” extermination will be more effective. You won’t have to think about what your “enemy” is eating and worry that his “nose will be stuffy” and he won’t feel the “smell of danger.” Various mole traps and mole busters can be found in specialized stores, or you can make them yourself - on the Internet you can search for step-by-step instructions for creating them (from pipes, plastic bottles, wire, etc.) One way or another, and the most important thing is to install them correctly:

• Choose only existing “working” passages and tunnels;
• Install traps at a depth of no more than 15 centimeters;
• The diameter of the trap must match the diameter of the mole passage;
• Check and change traps regularly.

As sad as it is, the animal will have to... be eliminated. Otherwise, the mole will settle in the garden again (if you really can’t raise your hand, take it further into the forest and don’t think that it will die there).

Yes, I feel sorry for them. Yes, they may seem cute. Yes, this animal does not eat your crops. But it threatens your plantings, which means you need to fight it. Start the fight on your site with preventive measures, use an integrated approach to remove the insidious pest from your “acres”. Perhaps in your case it will be possible to scare off with smell or noise and you won’t have to resort to more radical actions.

Don’t forget also that sometimes it’s easier to catch and get rid of moles collectively than alone - talk to your neighbors, because for you the plots have boundaries - the animals don’t have them, if they settled in your garden, most likely in your neighbor’s garden they also live. Perhaps together you will be able to find an effective way to solve the problem.

What should not be done in the fight against a mole

On the Internet you can find a lot of ways to expel and destroy these visually impaired underground animals. However, not all of them are effective.

• According to reviews from experienced gardeners, manual destruction of an animal will not lead to the desired result. Starting with the fact that this method is not entirely humane, and ending with the fact that this type of hunting will require a lot of time.
• It is not the best option to use gasoline or other flammable liquid, the specific smell of which will be present in the greenhouse for a long time. And the animal will not go far, but will only dig a new loophole.
• In a situation where mole holes are found in a greenhouse, it is useless to attract a dog or cat to catch it. It should also be taken into account that the underground inhabitant does not live in single quantities in the soil layers.
• You should also not cause a flood by trying to fill the animal’s holes with water. This procedure will only make the soil too wet.

Use of chemical poisons

This method is the most inhumane, but it is very effective and fast-acting. Garden centers always offer a wide range of such preparations. These are cereal grains or granules mixed with toxic substances. Sometimes the manufacturer offers poisons in the form of a liquid or gel.

Below is a list of the most popular killer drugs, with a brief description.

1. Antikrot. The drug is specially created for the extermination of moles. It is produced in granules, one package will cost the buyer 50 rubles.
2. Dakfosal. Produced in sealed tablets. They should be freed from the protective film and placed in mole labyrinths. Combining with air, a gas begins to be released, which moles cannot tolerate. Packaging price is 70 rubles.
3. Gryzunoff. Produced in granules. The price of one package is 24 rubles.
4. Argus. Imported effective product. The line of drugs from this company consists of different gels or granules. Packaging price is from 50 to 100 rubles.
5. Russian trap. A domestic product produced in briquettes. One package costs almost 70 rubles.
6. Green house. Also a domestic chemical. It is released in the form of a gel. One bottle will cost the buyer 700 rubles.
7. Bros. Foreign drug. Produced in the form of granules. A package of chemicals will cost a summer resident 500 rubles.
8. Trap. The product consists of paste and dough. The package may contain different amounts of the drug. Therefore, the price ranges from 50 to 3000 rubles per package.

Preventive actions

The use of a special metal mesh or geotextile will help prevent the appearance of a mole in a greenhouse. To lay the protective material, remove a half-meter layer of soil around the entire perimeter of the greenhouse. A layer of sand and crushed stone is laid on the compacted bottom, after which a geogrid is laid out. Another layer of crushed stone and sand is placed on top, after which everything is covered with the removed soil.

To prevent a mole from appearing in a greenhouse, you can follow this advice. It is necessary to dig a ditch around the greenhouse structure, which is then filled with bitumen, crushed stone or broken glass. Such materials will prevent underground inhabitants from entering the greenhouse area.

Preventive measures

To repel and prevent the appearance of mice in the house, as well as in garden beds, flower beds and flower beds, around garden and berry plantings, herbal, strong-smelling, relatively harmless to humans and the environment, components are widely used:

• the foliage and bark of black elderberry has a very unpleasant odor for rodents, therefore it is recommended to place the collected and tied branches of this plant, common in our country, in places where mice and rats are expected to live;
• mice cannot stand the aroma of a plant such as black root, so it is advisable to lay out or hang “bouquets” at a small distance from the floor surface;
• tansy and chamomile or meadow chamomile are also capable of very well protecting living and utility rooms, as well as a personal plot from annoying living creatures.

Ordinary wood ash invariably enjoys particular popularity in protecting against mice, which should be scattered in a thin layer around the entire perimeter of the house, barn or vegetable store.

Reviews

From the piles of earth that formed in the greenhouse, it became clear that there was a mole. A neighbor advised me to use tar. I cut the foam sponge into small pieces, which were moistened with a specific composition. Then I placed 1-2 blanks in each hole. The animals left within a few days. Both safe and very effective. I recommend.

Especially to ensure that moles leave the greenhouse, I purchased an Ecosniper ultrasonic repeller. I was very pleased with the results of the device. The animals disappeared quite quickly.

Sources:

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Electronic repellent devices

In their garden plots, owners often use electronic repellent devices. This frees people from having to dig up the ground in search of molehills, as well as from clogging the soil with chemicals. This method captivates summer residents with its simplicity and convenience.

Such electronic devices should be buried to the depth specified in the instructions and dead batteries should be replaced from time to time. When the device is turned on, it makes sounds that are unpleasant for moles or creates vibration.

A person does not feel such vibrations, but they cause great discomfort to a mole. Tireless diggers will be forced to leave their favorite area and seek their fortune elsewhere.

The following models are considered the best electronic repellers today:

1. Space. The device simultaneously produces unpleasant sounds and vibrations. Some models are available with solar power.
2. Tornado. Such repellers can be sold as vibration or sound-vibrating ones. One device is enough for a plot of 15 acres. Powered by 4 batteries. The price of the device can reach up to 2.5 thousand rubles.
3. Typhoon Anti-Crote. This ultrasonic repeller comes with a buzzer.
4. Yochomi. The device was developed in Japan and manufactured in Taiwan. The device is very reliable in operation and has been operating for several decades.
5. EcoSniper. A similar brand is produced in Russia; it effectively repels snakes and moles from the area.
6. Scat. Ultrasonic device. For a plot of 10 acres, one device of this type is sufficient.
7. Remling series of devices. The devices of this company are different. They can make a sound that is unpleasant to moles, create vibration or emit ultrasonic waves.

If there is a need to operate such devices in winter, then you need to choose repellers that are quite effective in frosty weather and frozen soil layers.

How to protect a private home in winter from uninvited guests

To protect your living space in winter, it is recommended to use the following highly effective and time-tested products:

• regularly lubricate areas of active movement of rodents with a mixture based on naphthalene and peppermint;
• the use of poisoned bait based on quicklime with the addition of granulated sugar;
• placing poisonous bait made from semolina or buckwheat with a putty mixture near rodent burrows.

A universal and very effective remedy against household pests and rodents is fumigating the premises with sulfur bombs, followed by general cleaning. In addition, it is important to take care of sealing the residential building and outbuildings.

A universal and very effective remedy against household pests and rodents is fumigation of the premises.

Common means of controlling mice in the countryside

• Get a cat. But remember that these animals often cannot cope with the task, especially at a rapid pace.
• Set up mousetraps. If you choose the right bait, they are quite effective. Suitable baits include pieces of flavored cheese, fried lard, and crusts of bread dipped in sesame oil.
• Use live traps - beer bottles held at an angle. The aroma of barley and hops will lure the animal, but it will not be released back into the wild, since the glass surface is slippery. Release the mouse from the live trap away from your dacha - preferably 10 km away, since otherwise there is a high probability of returning to its native land.
• Make the mice as uncomfortable as possible: soak any rags in peppermint oil and push them deeper into their holes. Entrances should be caulked with foam.
• Scare the mice with noise. To this end, play loud music for several hours several days in a row.