Pesky Critters

jonela · 10-07-2014, 16:16

I have had a mole at the wooded area at the bottom of the garden for some time ,but it never really bothered me as it stayed there under the trees in the long grass, but the cats caught one and brought it up to the house and let it get away.

now there are mole hills all over my lawn, the little ba***rd is making a right mess. The cats ,bless them are trying to re capture the escape with no success to date.
I tried to flush him out by putting the hose pipe down the run and flooding it,but that didn't work .
Next I tried mouse traps Baited with salami ( read it on't tinternet) covered with a shoe box. No luck

It all reminds me of the the Jasper Carrot routine next its the office chair and a shot gun.

Unless you know a way to get the little sh*t

firebobby · 10-07-2014, 17:35

[QUOTE=jonela;260515]I have had a mole at the wooded area at the bottom of the garden for some time ,but it never really bothered me as it stayed there under the trees in the long grass, but the cats caught one and brought it up to the house and let it get away.

now there are mole hills all over my lawn, the little ba***rd is making a right mess. The cats ,bless them are trying to re capture the escape with no success to date.:
Stand still with a spade, when you see the ground starting to rise, HIT the little shit

Paff · 10-07-2014, 17:37

If you have not got a trap, they hate moth balls, a few in his little run should push him away.

jims-terrano · 10-07-2014, 17:46

Isnt there something about planting an empty wine bottle in its run supposed to work. Think its supposed to be the noise of the wind blowing across the top of the bottle. Personally Id give it a go and Im happy enough to drink the contents for you too before you plant the bottle

Paff · 10-07-2014, 17:54

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Isnt there something about planting an empty wine bottle in its run supposed to work. Think its supposed to be the noise of the wind blowing across the top of the bottle. Personally Id give it a go and Im happy enough to drink the contents for you too before you plant the bottle

Something like that, a kiddies windmill stuck in the run makes a noise they don't like...

jonela · 10-07-2014, 18:09

I'v tried the windmill thing before and it didn't seem to work. I really need to get rid of of it not just encourage it to move up the garden. It's WANTED, DEAD OR ALIVE !

firebobby · 10-07-2014, 18:11

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Originally Posted by jonela

I'v tried the windmill thing before and it didn't seem to work. I really need to get rid of of it not just encourage it to move up the garden. It's WANTED, DEAD OR ALIVE !

Get yourself a gun

AlexD333 · 10-07-2014, 18:54

Start practising

jonela · 10-07-2014, 19:03

That is extraordinarily funny Alex, and not a bit pervy ,Your slipping

briggie · 10-07-2014, 19:07

jims-terrano · 10-07-2014, 19:48

Petes speechless

Thats not often done, well done Alex

johnb5177 · 10-07-2014, 20:44

Jonela...have a look at this unit, you will find one locally......Leroy Merlin perhaps.....a bit expensive but effective...

http://m.ebay.fr/itm/291186419341?nav=SEARCH

I wish I had moles to justify one, I just get to use them for my clients.......

Sweety · 10-07-2014, 21:20

If there is anyone in your area with working terriers the dogs should get mr mole as soon as he pops his head up

larson · 10-07-2014, 22:04

i used to catch moles.. i hunt rabbits and for some farms i would clean the fields of moles but only the nice farmers.. you want tunnel traps mate..

dont put traps in mole hills and a terrier can only get the mole if it pops its head out the top while said dog is there. chances are it wont be.. if the kids play in garden more mole hills will come and same again when it rains until moles are caught.

jonela · 11-07-2014, 19:56

Thanks Larson for all the information and links etc that you sent me. You have been very helpful indeed and I was getting all excited about getting the little sh*t

. Unfortunately I have been given instructions from senior management with responsibility for cute furry things ,that the mole is to be taken alive

How this is gonna work I don't know,

Unless !

10-07-2014, 16:16	#1
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Pesky Critters I have had a mole at the wooded area at the bottom of the garden for some time ,but it never really bothered me as it stayed there under the trees in the long grass, but the cats caught one and brought it up to the house and let it get away. now there are mole hills all over my lawn, the little ba**rd is making a right mess. The cats ,bless them are trying to re capture the escape with no success to date. I tried to flush him out by putting the hose pipe down the run and flooding it,but that didn't work . Next I tried mouse traps Baited with salami ( read it on't tinternet) covered with a shoe box. No luck It all reminds me of the the Jasper Carrot routine next its the office chair and a shot gun. Unless you know a way to get the little sht

10-07-2014, 17:35	#2
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	[QUOTE=jonela;260515]I have had a mole at the wooded area at the bottom of the garden for some time ,but it never really bothered me as it stayed there under the trees in the long grass, but the cats caught one and brought it up to the house and let it get away. now there are mole hills all over my lawn, the little ba***rd is making a right mess. The cats ,bless them are trying to re capture the escape with no success to date.: Stand still with a spade, when you see the ground starting to rise, HIT the little shit

10-07-2014, 17:37	#3
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	If you have not got a trap, they hate moth balls, a few in his little run should push him away.

10-07-2014, 17:46	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Isnt there something about planting an empty wine bottle in its run supposed to work. Think its supposed to be the noise of the wind blowing across the top of the bottle. Personally Id give it a go and Im happy enough to drink the contents for you too before you plant the bottle

10-07-2014, 18:09	#6
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	I'v tried the windmill thing before and it didn't seem to work. I really need to get rid of of it not just encourage it to move up the garden. It's WANTED, DEAD OR ALIVE !

10-07-2014, 19:03	#9
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	That is extraordinarily funny Alex, and not a bit pervy ,Your slipping

10-07-2014, 19:07	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473

10-07-2014, 19:48	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Petes speechless Thats not often done, well done Alex

10-07-2014, 20:44	#12
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Jonela...have a look at this unit, you will find one locally......Leroy Merlin perhaps.....a bit expensive but effective... http://m.ebay.fr/itm/291186419341?nav=SEARCH I wish I had moles to justify one, I just get to use them for my clients.......

10-07-2014, 21:20	#13
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	If there is anyone in your area with working terriers the dogs should get mr mole as soon as he pops his head up

10-07-2014, 22:04	#14
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i used to catch moles.. i hunt rabbits and for some farms i would clean the fields of moles but only the nice farmers.. you want tunnel traps mate.. dont put traps in mole hills and a terrier can only get the mole if it pops its head out the top while said dog is there. chances are it wont be.. if the kids play in garden more mole hills will come and same again when it rains until moles are caught.

11-07-2014, 19:56	#15
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Thanks Larson for all the information and links etc that you sent me. You have been very helpful indeed and I was getting all excited about getting the little sh*t . Unfortunately I have been given instructions from senior management with responsibility for cute furry things ,that the mole is to be taken alive How this is gonna work I don't know, Unless !