There are so many ways for dealing with moles in your yard. This might be good news but homeowners who have the unnecessary fortune of being infested with these pesky diggers are in for a rude awakening. Upon trying all these remedies, they will find that almost none of them are effective, and if by chance they produce positive results, it is likely by the help of a mole removal service Phoenix company.
One of the most common remedies to get rid of moles is to mix a solution of castor oil, oil-based soap, and water. You can even throw in some cayenne pepper if you have it available in your kitchen.
There are various measurements and ratios that are known for this recipe but the most common one calls for an ounce of castor oil, a cup of oil-based soap, a quarter of a cup of cayenne pepper and 3 cups of water. The resulting mixture is sprayed in your yard and is believed to cause the mole’s skin to itch and burn.
Mothballs might also help with your mole infestation problem. Their smell is very repugnant to the moles and this will compel them to stay away from those areas where you have placed them.
Drop a handful of these balls in the active tunnels in your yard and you should be able to somehow see some difference. This can be a very effective means to discourage moles from digging more tunnels.
If you have a green thumb and enjoy gardening, growing plants that are natural mole repellents in your garden may be a good idea. Some of these plants include daffodils, marigolds, alliums, and fritillarias.
Mole plant and castor beans are also effective repellents but they are highly poisonous so they are not recommended if you have children or animals. Note that these are not for moles in yard removal; they are mere repellents.
A study from the Oregon State University Extension Office has found out that jalapeno peppers actually repel moles. This should not be a problem for those who are not gardeners since it will only require you to dig small holes in your yard and deposit fresh jalapeno peppers.
Make sure that the holes that you dig are in near proximity to mole tunnels. However, if you try this, be prepared to weed out jalapeno plants since they may grow in those spots.
If you prefer taking care of animals over plants, a dog or cat should help you in keeping these notorious diggers at bay.
Dogs are not very fond of moles and could dig through your yard just to get them. Cats, on the other hand, are very excellent hunters and should be able to capture moles quite easily. If they are able to chase after rodents, they should have no problem with removing moles in your yard.
Finally, you can also choose to just flush the moles out of hiding underground. Select one or two holes and place big jar upside down each of the openings of these moles and then cover all the other ones with heavy plywood. Insert a long hose into a single open hole and turn on the water.
A mole should be popping into the glass jars within 10 minutes. Relocate your captured moles to a densely wooded area.
Repeat these moles in yard removal remedies several times for a couple of weeks for the best results.
