How to Get Rid of Moles in the Garden- Moles Be Gone!

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4 жыл бұрын

It's a mole invasion! If you've ever wondered how to get rid of moles in the garden, check out what has worked (and what has failed miserably) for us. I've experimented with everything from beneficial nematodes (to get rid of grubs- a preferred food source for moles), to castor oil products, traps, poison and more. Moles can cause some serious damage to garden crops, so getting populations under control is critical for the success of your garden!
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@CBsGreenhouseandGarden 4 жыл бұрын

Girl you had us laughing so hard. I mean in tears!! You sitting with the pitchfork waiting was priceless!! Don't waste your money on those electric probes as they are worthless. They make traps where you set them in the mole tunnel that will snap and kill them when they pass through it. It is something like the trap you bought but these are a box type trap where they have to pass through it. A friend of ours uses the old pee on the tunnel trick that makes them move on but the only problem is unless you pee on the whole dang garden they just route around to come in else where. The snap traps works best. I don't have to deal with these critters any longer since I went to straw bale gardening. Our cats still catch them digging through the yard and brings them to us saying look what we found. LMBO. Good luck and thanks for the laughs. Hope you have an awesome safe weekend! Git-R-Done!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

CB's Greenhouse and Garden my 4 year old has volunteered to pee on all the mole tunnels 😂. I’ll have to look into that trap for sure. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The kids helped me shoot the pandemic questions video this morning while it was raining- it’ll be up on Monday. They had fun with that. Have a great weekend!

@jcmo69 2 жыл бұрын

Umm watching feeding areas with a shovel or pitchfork works and is deeply satisfying except they look so damn cute.

@gerardi2000 2 жыл бұрын

Moles are cut. I’ll have you on Jenna’s behalf to leave the channel. I too did not what to kill them. I felt bad but then it became personal. I have love for moles. If they became extinct tomorrow I’d be happy. What purpose do they serve. None. EXTERMINATE!!!

@barbaravance6774 2 жыл бұрын

@Growfully with Jenna We're in the Cincinnati OH area. And moles/ voles were an issue in our yard. (I'm starting our garden now.) But. The little box traps worked great! My issue is probably going to be the bunnies we have everywhere. 🐇 Cross County highway is right behind our home. But, we've still got tons of wildlife. Even full sized deer in our fenced in yard. 🤷‍♀️ How? I've no idea.

@WayneBain Жыл бұрын

My grandpa was an avid mash the trench and then pitchfork the mole method. He kept our gardens mole free for years. After his death, we got a mole killer similar to the one you have with several prongs and a trigger mechanism. They work great. I think perhaps your really great soil worked against this tool, it may have just pushed the little critters down a little. The best solution I have been using lately is my favorite Tom cat, Toby. He is an equal opportunity pest remover. He sits by the tunnels listening, and then like a flash he digs up the mole and has a tasty meal. Squirrels are his another pest he keeps under control. Sometimes he just kills them and brings them to me to show what he has done. I love that cat.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

How I wish I could find a cat like Toby!

@Lkhrobertson 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful!. Sonic devices lured more moles. Am at the point to almost delight in stabbing a mole, and I am a creature lover. Thank you. Great hat.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Lkhrobertson oh my goodness- Thank goodness I didn’t try the sonic devices! Those darn moles are just soooo frustrating- I totally understand what you mean! Thanks so much!

@ohiograssman1564 Жыл бұрын

15 years of KZfaq and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone say please for a subscription so politely lol. Earned sub. Looks like I found another use for ma pitchfork.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@iguesi 3 жыл бұрын

In 1980 Carl Spackler created a documentary on ridding your fields of unwanted underground critters using C4.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose that would work to get rid of unwanted critters... and just about everything else! Not sure I’m that desperate yet 😆.

@maintenancetech283 3 жыл бұрын

I hear he baited them with a Baby Ruth bar.

@robertjureit2574 2 жыл бұрын

1/2 inch wire mesh or fiberglass patio mesh. When you start your raised garden, place mesh on ground below the growing area. The sides should come to the surface , since the critters wont come out of the ground. I have had a lot of success with this method. Good luck. Bay the way, done once it will lasts many years.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, Robert!

@jackietomkins5085 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! You just affirmed what I was thinking of doing in my 2x12 planter beds in the hoop house! Although a 4x25 roll is $74 each it's going to be worth it. Now to figure out a way to protect my potato bags.. ugh

@cbudney14 2 жыл бұрын

I built my beds last year and thankfully I did this!

@dvssayer5621 Жыл бұрын

Good advice. Im about to fill about 8 big birdie beds and I bought wire mesh to put under them, but I was thinking oh they won't go up through there! Now ill do it for sure.

@phatboom Жыл бұрын

is chicken wire strong enough?

@susanvaneeden234 9 күн бұрын

All my planters are lined with broken glass, it works amazing ! The one without glass has a mole ! Thanks - great video !

@Joyful-lw2ky 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my!! Been dealing with moles the last couple of years. Originally they just seemed to be in the front yard and though they made the area HORRIBLE to mow over, we hadn't done anything. This past fall though, they were around my chicken run and this spring they've been destroying my raised garden beds. I've searched and searched as to what to do with them and had considered several of the things you tested yourself. Thanks for your research!! We just picked up mole poison and like you, I HATE to kill anything but when they are reeking havoc where I'm trying to grow food, it can't go on!! :(

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with them too. I wish I had something more definitive to offer in the way of getting rid of them- lots of suggestions in the comments that I am working through to see what will actually work here! They are SO bad this year. If I find anything that works great, I plan to do a follow-up. Best of luck!

@ryeken6115 2 жыл бұрын

you may not like the idea but 1/2 hardware cloth works wonders. Line your bed and watch yourself have 98% success. We've had our but kicked plenty until we dug out our soil and lined with hardware cloth. So nice to see disease free jumbo plants.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to give this a try- thanks!

@kilroygirl7347 2 жыл бұрын

Tried and true method to rid my garden of moles is Juicy Fruit gum. I break a piece of gum in half and place just inside their hole both entrance and exit. They love the smell, eat the gum but can't digest it and expire. Nothing else worked. After all the expense only to find a 35 cent pack of gum did the trick. I'm glad your channel popped up today! I subscribed. 😃

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@donalddowland3202 Жыл бұрын

Jenna I understand how you feel about the moles in your garden I have had them all over my yard and gave up on them because it wasn't worth the time and effort.

@bs070667 3 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for your post on moles. I have never thought how damaging moles can be for various crops. My goal is to live in the countryside home with several acres of land to grow various fruits, vegetables and herbs. I want to thank you for your video concerning moles.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, Britton. Depending on where you live you may not have any problem with moles (fingers crossed), but in the country there's almost always some type of critter to deal with! Best wishes on your goal- I truly hope you achieve it. Take care!

@jasonyoder2187 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. I have never had mole/vole issues until this past fall and now my entire yard seems to be covered in tunnels. Even though it is January and everything is covered in snow here in NY I want to be prepared to deal with them as soon as it starts warming up.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh- sorry to hear that you're dealing with them now too, Jason. Good luck!

@virginiaburrus6673 3 жыл бұрын

I have a huge mole problem. It has stopped me from growing a garden for years. But this year I'm determined to try and grow and work with these moles. Wish me luck.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you the very best of luck Virginia! I know how frustrating this can be. I will say, from all the recommendations I've tried from folks here (without straight up poisoning the whole mole population), the most effective so far has been the mole-chasing windmill. I got this one from Lehman's www.lehmans.com/product/mole-chasing-windmill/. I'm only getting about 1/3- 1/2 the coverage they claim, but it's still been a lifesaver in my garden. I hope you are able to find something that works for you! Take care!

@joe_ferreira 3 жыл бұрын

Try raised beds and line the bottom with hardware cloth. They can't dig threw it.

@trinasummer Ай бұрын

Thanks! For the first time, I have a mole problem. I’m sitting out by my garden watching for him. He’s dead as soon as I see movement. My planting has been set back because of him!!!!

@dross10001 Жыл бұрын

I've had a couple of moles in my yard(grass) for a couple of years but they weren't really doing much so I just ignored it but this year they were under my vegetable garden and killed a lot of tomato and zucchini plants. The best trap I've found is the gopher hawk trap. It is great for me because they were a little deeper down than in the grass and this trap can go down deeper and it's extremely easy to set and poses no risks to pets.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Do you have any tricks or tips for the Gopher Hawk? I tried it this year with 0 success.

@dross10001 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I bought some freeze dried mealworms off Amazon and I drop a few down the hole where I place the trap to attract and distract them once they get to the trap. Main thing is just making sure you're in an active tunnel. If mine sits for 2 days without going off I find another location for it.

@jamesbrandt1244 Жыл бұрын

Jenna, Good luck with your quest to get rid of your moles. We have moles also in our small garden and yard. We are blessed to have a cat that is part Maincoon (I think) and so far he has gifted me with 3 moles. He likes to leave them in my garage for me. It has helped a lot so far. He is a major hunter. So far 1 humming bird numerous grasshoppers and lizards, 1 squirrel, 3 moles and several birds. That's all just this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great hunter!

@joannak4640 2 жыл бұрын

I watch a channel and she was having the same basic problem. What she did was make raised beds and in the bottom of the bed she put down hardware cloth and then filled fill her compost and whatnot. She never ever had a problem again. It was a lot of work but 🤷🏼‍♀️ She put the cloth down and then used cinder blocks to make her raised beds. The heavy cinder blocks were placed on top of the cloth at the edges also so that they couldn't get up through the sides

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness! Yes, I imagine that would work. The thought of redigging up all my beds though.... 😖. I'm thankful I've not had as much mole damage this year. The dogs are doing a good job catching them and the mole-chasing windmill someone recommended here seems to keep them at bay! Thanks for the suggestion!

@dinosaurextinct1629 11 ай бұрын

Last night I watched your video. This morning I poked holes in several tunnels, and checked later to see if they were active. Yes, the holes were blocked with new soil. Then several feet away I saw movement of sandy soil being pushed up by the south side of my garden. Within seconds I formed a plan: STOMP DOWN DEEPLY! Yes, the mole met its demise with my left heel.

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

That’s a quick and effective method!

@paulorth5975 Жыл бұрын

NGL, I find this video so funny!!! I love it that you just sit there and wait for a mole to come up. It does seem a bit brutal, but I also find it so hilarious!!!😂😂😂

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

😁

@mauricebrown9094 3 жыл бұрын

When i was living in Coastal Oregon i had a couple of raised beds plus some small beds on the ground. The raised beds were ok as emptied them turned them over and applied 1/2 in mesh to the bottom, loaded it up with more cardboard, and added my dirt etc etc , for the other small gardens i had access to a lot of pill bottles, which i filled with a pepperment mixture after drilling many small holes in each bottle and wrapping them in fabric and putting them in the ground. It took a couple of months but they got the idea to move along.. I to didn't care about the lawn..

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

The mesh at the bottom of the raised beds is a great idea, Maurice! As is the idea of little bottles with the peppermint mixture. How many bottles per square foot do you estimate you used? Thank you so much for sharing and take care!

@FloridaGirl- 2 жыл бұрын

I have hugelkulter raised bed here in FL. I line all the bottoms with mesh cloth first and make sure there is NO GAP. Then line with card board before I start all the layering. Big time voles especially in winter down here. No way anything getting in from the bottom! 👍

@user-dn9vd9xg9p 11 ай бұрын

I bought cinnamon sticks and cinnamon at a local grocer that was "made in Mexico" and stuck a cinnamon stick down each hole (where they push the grass up about every 5 feet). The cinnamon sticks pushed thru the hole easily. Then I sprinkled cinnamon on top of the trail. No more moles. Also the cinnamon will keep dogs away from your gardens. Dogs do not like cinnamon and will stay away by the way and keeps them from digging.

@PhilFeedback 2 жыл бұрын

Great video footage, thanks for posting this video! 👍. I’ve been trying different things to get rid of the moles in our yard

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have you found anything that has worked particularly well for you? I've been surprised because someone suggested I try a mole-chasing windmill. It actually works quite well, except when I have a stretch of days with no wind at all- then they're right back at it.

@kevins4611 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Nicely done and thorough. I too have been putting of killing the moles. Even went as far as planting "Horse Radish" which is supposed to repel them. Nope! I just went and bought several containers of poisoned peanuts. 👍

@GG-ud1ib 2 жыл бұрын

After around 17-18 years I know have to once again deal with mole... how was I graced with such a braek? Well, I had a cat, he didn't cause a lot of damage, he would peel the Irish moss back, like a roll of sod, then dig a small hole causing light to go into the mole tunnel. When the mole would come to repair the tunnel, Yodi would strick. As Yodi aged, I introduced a few kittens hoping they would learn to hunt like Yodi... none ever did. Yodi was a dream of a cat, and loved throughout the community and a new member of the community learned why, when after 4 months of his cat aggressive dogs kept Yodi off his property, one day he went out intending to drive his 'special' car after being left for a few weekw, but to his horror not only had his custom seats been damaged, but he found his complete wiring system had to be replaced... I hold out hope of finding another hunter like him, and I hope each person that takes the time to read this finds their own Yodi.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing cat! I hope you find another cat like Yodi someday(I’d love to find one too). Thanks for sharing!

@GG-ud1ib 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I've been very fortunate with animals. My Great dane gave his life to save 2 people from next door and a family member (1 adult, 2 children),. A county truck went off the road because driver wasn't paying attention, Solo had been about 3 ft ahead then he noticed the truck he jump forward and it was the truck hitting him that saved the people. My current cat is from someone dumping her across the road (many animals get dropped off there by owners) anyway, she's a very small runt sized cat, with a mountain lion size self image. On 3 seperate occasions, I've witnessed her taking on rattle snakes, the largest was about 5 ft long. On 2 of those occations she jumped between one of the kids and the snake, the first time I went outside, I thought the hose sprung a leak, but it was baby cat on her hind legs batting the snake. A 4th time I know she took one one was from the 3 strikes to her body... after that she's not doing well, though she healed, with my help. But she has stopped grooming herself recently. So, I feel very blessed with the 4 legged family members that have entered my life, and true wish for everyone to be lucky enough to have even one like these.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@GG-ud1ib The story of your dog brings tears to my eyes. Animals are amazing, and we often do not give them the credit the deserve. I hope that your brave little cat recovers.

@GG-ud1ib 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I agree... whole heartedly. I'm glad you enjoyed Solo's Story, his life was short less than 5 years, but the memory of him will last the remainder of mine. Ty

@iowanne 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with moles and used the old farmers trick of garden fork kill. It worked fairly well but I don't have all day to wait for the mole to come around. What seemed to work was allowing snakes to come back to the garden (before I would scream and my husband would transport the snake off of the property). the second way was for my husband to urinate into a gallon jug and for a day or two and when I see the moles had made their tunnels again I would pour the urine into his tunnel. Now, I'm not sure if it was the bull snakes being left back into the yard or the urine but either way, it works. Good luck.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you- I don't have the time to sit & wait for the moles to come back. Quite a few folks have mentioned the urine thing- I told my husband & son to try, but I don't think they do it regularly enough 😆. I've had less damage this year- I think between using the mole chasing windmill recommended by someone in the comments, the rat snakes and the dogs, it's cut back on a lot of the moles here. Thanks for sharing what worked for you!

@paulmvn5431 2 ай бұрын

I have moles in the garden. They did an excellent job loosening the soil. One evening I caught one and pet it, then put it back next to my tomatoes. I love moles; they are my helpers.

@bigsidable 11 ай бұрын

I had to move my garden above ground. Half wine barrel. Due to moles and Ivy Roots. It’s part of the fence line. And you are one fine farmer.

@YSLRD 3 жыл бұрын

Bad in the grass, too. When the ground gets wet it can collapse underfoot and cause falls.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

That's true, Joan. I've gotten tripped up that way a time or two!

@BrainStormAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna! We haven’t lived in an area with moles in many years. When I was a kid in Maine, folks who had mole or vole problems put noise making whirligigs in their gardens and they seemed to work. A propellor turned a crank that moved a wooden block up and down to make a knocking sound. Some of them are now sold as Americana yard art. There’re awesome to watch - kinematic yard art. Of course the knock-knock-know of the thing making noise might drive you insane! The advantage to a whirligig is that it discourages the rodents from coming close. “Permanent solutions” are, well, permanent. You could engage in chemical warfare using Clorox and ammonia. It can be effective but carries some personal risk. A pricey alternative is called a Rodenator. I considered using one to collapse gopher tunnels but the darned things burrow along our irrigation and foundation. So I abandoned that approach around the house. Take care and stay healthy. Good luck, Henry.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

BrainStormAcres I’ll be darned- I’ve seen lots of those whirligigs and had no idea they served a function. In fact, I think my grandparents made some of them! I may have to look into that Rodenator! Thank you so much for the tips and have a wonderful weekend!

@BrainStormAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Growfully with Jenna the good thing about a Rodenator is the complete collapse of the main tunnel and often the destruction of the den. Sometimes the old way has a lot going for it. Simple and not destructive. If you aren’t squeamish, there are some videos in YT about that product. It’s pricey but effective.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrainStormAcres I just found a 'Mole Chasing Windmill' on Lehman's, which says it works especially well in clay soil (which we have). I think I'll give this a try! Looking at the Rodenator, I'm afraid with as many tunnels as we have running under the garden, it would destroy the garden as well! I truly appreciate all the information!

@BrainStormAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Growfully with Jenna good luck with the Lehman’s whirligig!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

BrainStormAcres I just wanted to thank you for the suggestion. The mole- chasing windmill has worked better than anything else I’ve tried! If I have a few still days with no breeze, they do start tunneling again, but overall it’s been very effective. Thank you!

@marytymoshuk7176 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you. Having this issue currently --- so frustrating.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mary- but sorry to hear you're dealing with them too.

@70washington 3 жыл бұрын

I wont put up with damage to my garden, like you I plan to grow and feed my family. I know moles do not eat crops but the damage they do to the roots of crops can be devastating. I put up a 8' fence to keep deer out, if I find one managed to get in, it ends up on the menu too. I have not had 1 yet jump the fence, I like watching the deer and do not really want to eat them. Thank you for tips and a breed of dog that can help get rid of them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you! Critters can easily destroy in 1 or 2 nights what it took up months to grow. And I'd still say terriers are the best rodent catchers, but our new Australian Shepherd is doing a pretty bang up job as well! Take care & I hope you have a great week!

@rivercrockett343 Жыл бұрын

I know this an an older video, but I just came across it. Moles, along with neighbors' invading tree roots and root knot nematodes are the reason I stopped fighting with growing in the ground. I simply couldn't overcome all the enemies any longer. I only grow in containers now, mostly Earthboxes since last year. I'm still learning. I would much prefer to plant directly in the earth, but it's too much to struggle all season and get nothing in return. Plus, I'm almost 72 years old with a bad back and nerve damage in one of my legs which makes it very painful to walk, bend, lift, etc. Not what I was looking forward to in my "golden years"! And no, I don't work for nor endorse Earthbox. It just seems to be the only way I can reap any harvest worth my time and effort. My first crop last year was lettuce. I was very proud of it and enjoyed salads whenever I wanted them until the lettuce started to bolt in the heat. And the Sun Sugar tomatoes were amazing. Got off track--bottom line, I never was able to eliminate moles!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I’m certainly glad you found a way to keep growing!

@burntorangehorn Жыл бұрын

My parents have bad backs, voles, and clay soil, so we built 2ft tall raised beds with hardware cloth stapled over the entire bottom. Fingers crossed.

@rivercrockett343 Жыл бұрын

@@burntorangehorn Sounds like a great plan, and I hope it works for them. I had a raised bed over hardware cloth some years ago, but the skinny feeler roots from the crepe myrtles managed to invade it anyway. Plus, the beds still need weeding. feeding and watering. Earthboxes are sub-irrigated with a reservoir in the bottom, so you just water through a tube until the water comes out through the overflow hole, indicating the reservoir is full. When setting up the growing medium in the box, the fertilizer is added at that time. And it has a plastic mulch cover, so no weeds. Basically takes care of all the hassle except pests and disease. It's the only way I can manage to garden these days. Good luck with your plan, hope it works well.

@jameslahey6732 Жыл бұрын

Loved you're video, thanks. Everything you said, I agree with 💕

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks, James!

@mister-action1 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with moles this summer. I got one with a scissor trap. I have some others that I never did get. They loved my strawberrie beds.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh- sorry to hear you had mole problems too. I've yet to try the scissors trap, but my dogs have been doing an excellent job of catching moles this year!

@JulesGardening 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Okay, I don't want to sound like a know it all. Not what I mean at all. In that situation, what I would try, is to go get two tom cats from the pound. Maybe three. Keep them fed, a bit, and let them hunt. Do not over feed them. They won't hunt. (Grew up in a dog hunting family.) Whichever cat kills the mole/vole and doesn't eat it is your king. When he brings it back, let him know you appreciate it and give him some tuna. Might try, too, putting a litter box outside for the toms. If they use it, spread that around the edges of the gardens. After it is used. Urine. But main thing is to have a security cat. Just my thoughts Jenna. Moles need a predator too. How it works. I think many folk in peta don't understand how nature works. Cat beats a lounge chair. ;) Basically, you need a nice but aggressive tom cat. Just in my opinion. They hunt squirrels too. :) If that is an issue.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

Jules Gardening- this is very helpful! We've debated for years about getting barn cats (we've got an overpopulation of mice & squirrels as well), but have never gone through with it. I think this absolutely would make sense for us. And I never thought about using the litter as a repellent, that's a great tip! I appreciate the advice! Also, I hope you don't mind, I tagged you in the 10 question pandemic challenge (should be Monday's video). I feel really goofy tagging folks, especially since I don't really 'know' that many folks on KZfaq, and I won't be offended if you don't want to do it- but figured you would have some entertaining answers! Just wanted to give you a heads up :)

@JulesGardening 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Oh cool! Yeah I can do that! Thanks Jenna! Good luck with the moles and voles.

@jtoo6060 3 жыл бұрын

This does not work for us, we have 4 feral cats that hang around our property and we have a very active mole problem. The only thing the cats do is poop on the mole mounds. I just bought some of those poisoned worms and put some in the tunnels

@kimanderson9135 3 жыл бұрын

I have definitely seen less mole/vole action since a neighbor's cat adopted me and my space. If anyone gets cats (which I think is a great idea), Please have them spayed/neutered! I'm sure there is a TNR (trap neuter release) program in your area. (Depending on your state spay/neuter laws) They are always trying to set up community cat sanctuary's. The cats wll be fixed. They just want a safe space for them that they will be fed. They will even help you with feral cat houses if you don't have a barn.

@BrisLS1 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the cat plan, if you can manage an outdoor/indoor cat humanely. Mine got fleas, so she became an indoor pet. Also, cats can chase away birds and rabbits and other critters. .

@jean6061 Жыл бұрын

Jenna, I watched a video by a fellow with Arms Family Homestead who had trouble with moles attacking his raised bed gardens. He'd tried several different things, including traps, but had no luck until he tried Juicy Fruit gum (he said the gum destroys the moles' ability to digest food) and he'd had success with that. He claimed it took care of about 90% of the moles. My front lawn was being devastated my mole activity and it was so depressing to wake up every morning to see MORE mole mounds! Ugh - it looked like a herd of cattle had been grazing out there! Anyway, I decided that the Juicy Fruit gum was cheap enough to try and stuck one whole piece of gum each into 15 tunnels in my front yard on Wednesday morning. On Thursday, I spotted what looked like one sad little mound but couldn't find the tunnel the soil had come from, so I could didn't use any gum that morning. Today it's Friday morning, and there are NO NEW MOLE MOUNDS in my front yard. Now, it's too early to claim victory, and I bought a box of Tomcat Mole Worms (poison that looks like worms that you put in the tunnels), but I am feeling so much more optimistic, thinking that I may finally have my yard back. I haven't received the box of Mole Worms yet, but will have those on standby in case the gum doesn't work. I am delighted and wanted to share this with you in the hopes that Juicy Fruit gum will work for you, too.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Scratch-That91 Жыл бұрын

Any update?

@AA-rc4zr Жыл бұрын

My mother had mole problems in her garden. I used propane capsule to saturate the tunnels by inserting the gas tube inside and let it run for 30 minutes. That seemed to work and they never came back.

@ceharp8725 25 күн бұрын

The poison worms work well. I put those right down in their tunnels and dens. They have not raised the dirt back up thus far. Also put out the solar electronic wave stick things. Whether it helps is to be seen.

@jean6061 Жыл бұрын

Hi again, Jenna! I was able to get rid of MOST of the moles with Juicy Fruit gum, but there was still a mole that seemed to avoid it. I used Tomcat Mole Worms to get rid of the rest of the moles - I think I had two adults and at least two young moles. Now I'm also dealing with voles - the cost of living in a national forest! The Tomcat Mole Worms actually have a guarantee on the package. I bought them online, ten worms for around $18.00. They come two to a foil-enclosed pack, five packs per box. Good luck!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Voles are driving me crazy this season too!

@dustyflats3832 11 ай бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna😂I never seen a Vole in my life and had to look it up. Oh Holy Heck we got the traps with peanut butter out ASAP! Caught 2 at one time in one rat trap 😂 and then a few more 🎉. They ate many spring bulbs 😒. I know you said Juicy Fruit doesn’t work in recent video. It was 2012 drought and I twisted the wrapped stick of gum in and put in the whole stick in the tunnel and next day it was on top of soil dead where I put the gum. Now I didn’t dissect it, nor were there any marks on it or poisons used, so just short of doing an autopsy I’d say it worked. Milky Spore has kept them out of the yard for years, but this drought wherever you water they are attracted. We caught the largest mole I’ve ever seen a week ago, Yes, they are terribly destructive in the garden.

@melaniemendoza3079 11 ай бұрын

How does the juicy fruit gum work? Please let me know…. Ty.

@billr4283 8 ай бұрын

Moles, voles and squirrel are a pain in the PNW. Those sonic things are effective…for a week. Afterwards, the moles ignore them. Sometimes various traps work. When I just can’t get ‘em…I grab a road flare. Get access to a tunnel (long enough to accept the flare), ignite it and place the burning end just inside the tunnel. With a variable speed leaf blower set at the lowest speed…blow the smoke into the system. The rising smoke will show you where the tunnels are (makes an interesting picture as well). The moles will stay out that area for 45-60 days. Be consistent and they will move on. You can smother the flare and re-ignite for later use.

@near1075 2 жыл бұрын

I hear your pain. I live in Alberta, Canada. I have tried ginger, garlic, dish soap. vinegar, essential oils, super gasser bombs, digging most of my front yard, and last but not least Orion emergency safety flares in the tunnel. I am still working on this problem, you can just call me Caddyshack...I think that this year has been worse because of the extreme heat. Good luck

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Caddyshack is EXACTLY what I felt like 😂. Good luck to you as well, Diane! I still haven't figured out the perfect solution!

@1ntwndrboy198 11 ай бұрын

You have to put the mint oil on cotton balls and put in tunneling. They are allergic to mint but have to smell it to be highly effective.👍

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@robertseely3286 8 ай бұрын

I have flooded them out with garden hose then played wack a mole with shovel. I also got at least 2 with lawn chair, pitch fork and beer in hand. The most success has been with cinch traps. On the pro side, they are good soil aerators and they help keep grubs in check.

@GrowfullywithJenna 8 ай бұрын

It's true- they are unbeatable as soil aerators!

@Jon-rq6ho Жыл бұрын

Very entertaining and helpful. Never really got serious about our mole problem until we put in an above ground pool and needed to protect our family investment. My wife laughs at me and calls me the guy on Caddy Shack. I sit there with a shotgun and wait for the little bugger. Guess I'm easily entertained lol. Also tried all the methods you mentioned plus a few.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Haha- I’ve definitely had my moments of feeling like caddy shack!! 😆

@FilmStains 3 жыл бұрын

Here's the trick my family has always used - laxative chocolate. I'm not kidding. Moles have to eat very often with their high metabolism, so getting them to poop them selves to death is very effective. Just get a bar of the stuff and stuff it in a fresh hole and boom, you're done

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

What a way to go...truly death by chocolate! Thanks for the recommendation and take care!

@createart8032 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to try that

@FilmStains 3 жыл бұрын

@@createart8032 lemme know if it works for you :) my family has always preferred it to traps or poison since you don't have to touch a dead body or worry about poisoning another animal that eats the mole

@melodyteegardin1251 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Great presentation of information.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kimanderson9135 3 жыл бұрын

I am one of those lovers of all animals but I know the mole/vole fight. Like you, I was fine with them in my front yard....even though they ate over $100 of flower bulbs one year and all my hosta. I've seen them working their way to the back but not in the gardens yet. Thanks for the vid and the tips.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so very frustrating!! Someone suggested using a mole chasing windmill and I decided to give it a try. So far it works better than anything I’ve used so far! I’m curious to see what happens next spring, as the moles are usually worst in my garden during this time- but so far I’m impressed. The only downfall is that if you get a few still days with no wind, the moles move right back in.

@jcmo69 2 жыл бұрын

Moles don't really eat bulbs and plants but their little friends VOLES that follow them around do.

@margie4856 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you! You probably saved me weeks if not months of strategies that would not have worked!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful. Since I published this video, I’ve had the best non-lethal results using a mole chasing windmill, recommended here in the comments!

@jameslomenzo1139 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Eastern King snake, eats poisonous snakes to. Bring in Rat snakes also so cool you like snake's.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I had to look that one up as we don't have them here-- beautiful snake!

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

Love your britches! Castor bean plants have detoured mine quite a bit. They do go around the places there are no castor plants though

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do have some castor beans planted every year, but I’d need a heck of a lot more to surround the whole garden!

@exquireg6956 3 жыл бұрын

I have the "to kill, or not to kill" argument with my girl all the time (who releases spiders into the wild after much ado). I say saving food for the family gives you the superior moral high ground. Whack away! Thanks for the advise - I'm sure you'll pick up more subscribers.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I understand both sides of the argument-- but I'm with you. I've been more than patient with those darn critters! Take care & have a wonderful remainder of the week!

@petereccott2869 3 жыл бұрын

I am trying spikes in the ground with empty water bottles (upside down) on. The bottles rattle against the pole and the vibration is supposed to scare the moles away. Hopefully this will work.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I may have to try this also! So far, the method has worked best for me out of all the suggestions is the mole chasing windmill, which works on a similar principal as the bottles you mention. The bottles would be a lot cheaper and easier to set up though. I'd love to hear how this ends up working for you. Thanks for sharing & have a wonderful week!

@ArkansasWoodcutter 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fun video. We don’t have mole problems but we do have them. My dogs dig them up and use them as snacks

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I miss my Australian Shepherd-- he was a great mole hunter! He used to watch their tunnels till he saw movement and then dig till he caught 'em. Our Sheltie could care less about the moles 😅

@lakesideaudio 3 жыл бұрын

Can I borrow your dog

@kathymills3476 11 ай бұрын

Our Mini Australian Shepherd, Zoey, caught one not long ago. She annihilated it within seconds.

@pauljastrzebiec-milewski4410 11 ай бұрын

The lawn VIBRATORS are worth a "cra." I had 6 of them at $16 a pop and ended up throwing all into the garbage. Girl!!! I tell you, fork and patience is the best option. Happy gardening. 😅😅

@adamburns2452 Жыл бұрын

When I was younger used a 410 when they came up lol m80’s work as well very good

@cek7940 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, I'm in ne Ohio too and we've got moles, voles, mice, chipmunks, squirrel, etc! I'm with you on the garden vs lawn thing and I'd like to have my 2 acres be our grocery store too ;) I've got a super duper shepherd terrier rodent killer! She's pretty awesome! I got a few feral cats as well. There's a thing where a vet will give them their shots and spay-neuter them and then cut off the tip of one ear so everyone can tell they're fixed and they won't overpopulate. I feed them a bit of cat food also just to make sure they're healthy and loved. This is the first year I've had them and not sure how to get them back in the garage for the winter. We're looking into outdoor house type shelters if anyone has any good ideas :) have fun in your garden and getting your pests in order 💕 blessings to you

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ce K, good to hear from you! Since this video was shot we've got 2 puppies and a barn kitten... here's hoping one of them will be an effective mole hunter! I didn't know the vet would do that for feral cats, but that's probably a good idea! We have a few open out-buildings that cats can easily get in & out of, so I've not had to worry about shelters. I know they sell 'cat houses', but I'm not sure how a feral cat would take to them. If I do run across any good ideas I'll let you know. You take care and thank you for stopping by!

@brandonfitzsimons2104 3 жыл бұрын

OMG. We are the same person. Everything you've said and done, I have said and done as well. I don't care if they destroy the small patch of "yard" which is mostly clover and dandelions, have at it, but no they're in my main food beds. Every year my lettuce, carrot, onion seedlings get destroyed. My beans never thrive because the roots end up in tunnels. I started out "humane" and all of those options and now i'm setting kill traps which haven't worked, and i've tried a handful! Been an animal rights person/vegan for decades but here I am pulling my hair out with murderous insanity because of the god damn moles! I was trying to attract all the neighborhood cats to my garden with bowls of food, which the crows ate and my indoor cats weren't too happy when they'd look out the window and see me petting another cat. Our moles seem to be more nocturnal so I've not had much luck with real-life wackamole, but it has been tried without success. I'm at the point where I'm going to buy some decent speed so I can stay up all night, borrow my buddy's .22 pistol that he has a silencer for, and pump my beds full of lead and probably end up in jail for discharging a firearm in the city. I don't care, i'm at this point of the war! Glad to see someone else understands my rage. My wife and friends are tired of my mole madness.

@brandonfitzsimons2104 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and what CB's said above, those electric vibrating auditory repelling stakes are garbage. I've tried three different versions and the moles just laugh and tunnel in the same beds I had them in. They didn't even move across the property... jerks.

@brandonfitzsimons2104 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I need to try this windmill thing.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Brandon, I soooo feel your pain. I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. I'm now entering the 2nd season of using the windmill and I'm still pretty happy with the results. As I mentioned in another comment that the only downfall seems to be when you get several very still days in a row with no wind movement. The moles move right back in. But as long as that windmill is moving, it seems to do the trick. The protection radius is not as large as they claim on Lehman's website (20,000 sq ft)- I'm getting about 1/2 of that. But I also didn't drive the copper post as far into the ground as they recommended, so that may make a difference. Quite a few folks have suggested running a tube attached to car exhaust down into their tunnels, which seems like it would work, but I've not tried it yet. I will certainly share if I discover any fool-proof methods! In the meantime, I wish you luck with the moles. Take care!

@brandonfitzsimons2104 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I have actually tried the car exhaust tube trick. I felt like a sadistic monster while doing it! Still no luck. I have a feeling there's a giant mole nest or something under my driveway, since it's slowly cracking and caving in. That, and my neighbors both have very large lots with a lot lawn, so the moles just retreat over there when they feel like it and then head back to my beds, which is just a buffet for them since I've been building my organic living soil for the last five years and don't use pesticides. I'm working with only 3,000 square feet of gardening space, but it's broken up in 6 raised beds for vegetables, fruit, and herbs. While all the flower beds are not raised beds. So I'm wondering if the windmill will "reach" into the raised beds, (i'm even thinking about emptying them at the end of this season and putting down a mesh barrier) but even if it drives them over to the other side of the lot, where the "yard" and fire pit is, i'd be happy. That windmill may also help scare the birds away from my cherry tree. Cheers!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonfitzsimons2104 my goodness, those moles really like your garden!! The mesh panels under your raised beds should do the trick, but that's so much work. I've got several raised beds in my garden as well; 4-single layer beds (about 12" tall) and 3-double layer beds (about 24" tall). The windmill seems to work as well for them as the the in-ground beds so far. For some reason I've never had as much trouble with them getting into the raised beds as the in-ground plantings though. I wish I had a more fool-proof solution to offer you... I know how frustrating this is!

@andrea48164 Жыл бұрын

Jenna if you’re still having trouble with moles I’ve actually had success with poking a hole into their tunnel and dropping a few gummy bears in there. Not sure if they hate the smell or it gums up their insides but it has worked every time for me

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@melaniemendoza3079 11 ай бұрын

Oh, maybe tossing a juicy fruit gum might work as well? I’m not sure…. Please let me know…

@tombombadil3185 2 жыл бұрын

Salted peanuts work I read many years ago. Moles don't drink but they can dehydrate with a little salt.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I will have to look into this- thank you!

@Raul28153 Жыл бұрын

Was just chatting with a friend from upstate NY. His mole and vole control is lots of red garlic (red has more bite) that he grows. They chop it up and spread it around as rodents control, and claims that the rat's moles and voles hate it. He claims that they have literally "herded" the moles and voles off their property by expanding the circle of the spread. I can't guess how much he must have to grow. I intend to raise tobacco and till that into the soil having read that rats won't cross the stuff they hate it so. I'm hoping moles and voles hate it also. I have never heard of a sonic repeller for any critter that worked To encourage Snakes, lay out large flat rocks preferably slate or bricks. They will sun on it. Lay out some wood e.g., old logs stumps, a sscrap hunk of plywood all arranged in a way that'll be shelter for snakes. Might take 'em a while to find it if there are none in there now.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! If I end up with some extra garlic I’ll have to experiment with this- I’m very intrigued by the tobacco as well, though that’s something I’ve never grown before! Thanks for sharing!

@Raul28153 Жыл бұрын

grow tobacco under shade for larger leaves

@jmajick4415 2 жыл бұрын

My house is surrounded by corn and soybean fields. I had mice coming in constantly until I tossed some spearmint seeds where I thought they were coming in. Since those plants grew up, I have yet to see another mouse in the house.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard that mint repels mice and have thought about doing just what you describe. I'm so glad to hear that this worked for you-- I'm definitely going to do it now! Thanks!

@kathymills3476 11 ай бұрын

It's my understanding that mice are highly allergic to spearmint and peppermint. They will avoid it if at all possible, because it can easily kill them.

@jmajick4415 11 ай бұрын

@@kathymills3476 The spearmint didn't come back this year and I got mice again. I put a potted peppermint plant there and they stopped. I forgot about it tho and it died and now I have mice again. Probably gonna have to rely on the mint essential oil going forward.

@mompuff 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I needed this video!! 🦋🤗🦋

@GrowfullywithJenna 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@pauhy5601 2 жыл бұрын

@Growfully with Jenna,this particular video on the subject of moles was the most hilarious one yet& it made me laugh my bottoms off with trying keep your composure of not hurting the poor diggers,ha ha.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

😄 I'm glad you enjoyed!

@carolparrish194 3 жыл бұрын

I tried just about everything to get rid of moles.I got the ultra sonic mole thing And yes it was expensive and tried other things. I must have hit on something that worked because finally I don't have moles.I believe it was the 'MILKY SPORE DISEASE" that I put down.and the "JAPANESE BEETLE TRAPS" that I use.I found out that the Japanese Beetle lays eggs that turn into grubs that the moles love.By eliminating most of the grubs I got rid if the moles. No food No moles.It took a couple of years but I got it done. Hope this was helpful..

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol- this is great advice. You're absolutely spot on-- getting rid of the grubs gets rids of one of the moles' major food sources and in turn they may move elsewhere. This is definitely something I want to try! Thank you for sharing & have a wonderful weekend!

@carolparrish194 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Glad to be of help. This technique may take a couple of years but be patient.

@dustyflats3832 11 ай бұрын

We used MS also and no moles. I don’t think it kills the Japanese beetle grub though, just C shape white grubs. It may though as we haven’t had problems for over 10 years until one on the garden a week ago. That we used scissor trap. Ugh the damage it did. Need to renew MS. I didn’t use it in the garden back then and I do have both kinds of grubs in the garden. Wasn’t sure if it can be used on the garden. And Yes to JB traps. Ugh! If we didn’t use several we can’t walk outside. We have to change the bags several times.

@anitamurray5619 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like it would be best to pray and ask God to help

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

That is certainly one option, Anita!

@tazattk Жыл бұрын

You are a blessing!! You saved me tons of money; I was all set on calling a varmit remover type of guy to get rid of those pesky little critters. I agree with you about not wanting to kill them, but I can't just sit back and post Eviction notices on my lawn and hope they leave and go somewhere else! I spent too much money on wanting a nice lawn just to have some furball come in and dig it up. I'm leaving now to go get what you used... will tell you later how it went.

@laureenrobinson3233 11 ай бұрын

My husband would NEVER introduce snakes in the garden lol! I heard him scream one time when he was picking green beans, and the gardener snake scared him. He’s a big guy to lol! We have a huge mold problem in our garden and in our landscaping and I even put a ton of grub ex all through our landscaping. Like a whole bag just in the landscaping. I don’t like to use that kind of stuff in our garden though because I don’t want our food poisoned. We’ve done the poison peanuts and poison worms but I just think there’s either too many of them or it’s dessert for them I don’t know. But I am in tears over what to do. Having those mole companies come out, cost an arm and a leg. We have two golden retrievers who can smell them, but they aren’t hunters. I need to find somebody’s Terrier to borrow.

@dustyflats3832 11 ай бұрын

In drought they are attracted to watered areas. We have grubs and few earthworms because it’s sandy and dry. In 2012 I twisted a piece of Juicy Fruit gum and put in open tunnel. The next day it was dead on top of tunnel. We also have a scissors trap. I used Milky Spore several years ago and haven’t had any moles until this year as we are in drought and I’m watering every day. We used the scissor trap and it was the largest mole I’ve ever seen. It really dug up the garden everywhere and I wasn’t playing around because with all the difficulties from coon to voles, freak frost and hard work I’ve done, this thing had to go! The last threat was a coon because I just used fish fertilizer to try and perk up the poor plants that had a late frost and now all this heat and no rain over a month. He got live trapped. Thankfully we got RAIN last night and today! It’s been a bad growing year for many.

@Cherryparfait41 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, honey...I too have ran this same mole gamut. I actually need to get back on top of it! I’m in southern Ohio and I also give them much to feed on. They are now at every corner of my property. Which means every flower bed and all spots in between. The only fear I had with putting poison down the holes, is that my cats or dogs may want to eat the dead poison moles they find. Ya know what, they don’t even like the moles. They’d much rather have a chipmunk! Whole other set of problems. Right up there with e squirrels. 😬😅 Bless you! Gardening means contending with a lot of critters, creatures, elements, and conditions. Gotta get tough sometimes. Let me know what products you continue to use. Thanks!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Cherryparfait41, and good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're facing the same problems... and I hear you on the chipmunks & squirrels! I was actually just thinking the other day, I need to do a followup video to this one. BrainStorm Acres suggested a windmill in response to this video, and I thought "what the heck... I'll give it a shot". Lo and behold, it's just about the most effective solution I've tried so far! I got the "Mole Chasing Windmill" from Lehmans. The radius of protection doesn't seem to be as far as they claim (up to 75' in all directions)-- I seem to be getting about 1/2 that, but I also didn't bury the rod as deep as the directions said. I can see the tunneling activity around the perimeter of the garden, but as long as there is some air movement, I've had no new tunneling IN the garden. That being said- I've had times this summer where we get 3-4 days with no breeze at all, and then the moles are right back at it. But overall, I've been really impressed!

@Cherryparfait41 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna It’s that time of year again 🤦‍♀️ I’ve had to replant so many things. Thoroughly exasperating. The memory of the funny video of the person turning to dynamite pops in my head. 😆 I feel like I am an explosion waiting to happen...dangerous for me. But, I won’t let them cause me to quit gardening. The struggle is so fierce. I wonder if my neighbors may hear me exclaiming my disgust at times. Yes, I’ve let out a couple screams. 🤣 right before I go through and almost replant every single beet, onion and cabbage plant for the third time! 🤦‍♀️ It’s crazy sauce! I love my soil. I’ve worked really hard to make it nutrient rich with good structure. But, I’m becoming increasingly (just a tad) jealous of the boxed raise beds that seem to avoid these issues all together. 😭 I hope my venting here isn’t irritating. It seems safer than dynamite or snapping at my loved ones. My dogs did some how round up 4 moles in two days and I was not one bit sorry! There are probably a hundred more.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cherryparfait41 great job doggies!!! Mine have only gotten 2 so far, but I was still proud. I still haven't figured out a fool-proof method and I also continue to be extremely frustrated. And I would encourage you to vent away-- I feel your pain!! I've got an entire plot of garlic at my mom & dad's which is riddled with mole tunnels. I'm worried the plants will start dying because they've basically uprooted the bulbs. So far the mole-chasing windmill is working OK. The problem is as soon as the wind stops blowing the moles are back. I just found tunnels in my garden again last night 🤬. Someone here suggested I check out Mousetrap Monday on YT, Pro tips for catching Moles from Shawn Woods, which I've not had a chance to do yet, but may be a good resource. I wish I had more advice to offer you-- the struggle is real. But definitely vent any time!

@thefrenchgardener1865 3 жыл бұрын

I use the smoker that i have for my honeybees. I open up the tunnel and smoke them. It may not kill them but will give them emphysema.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Louis Guerin that’s an ingenious use of your bee smoker! I would imagine it works in a similar way to those smoke bombs you can buy for moles. Thanks for sharing!

@raulrivera5009 3 жыл бұрын

On KZfaq this guy use a mower and connect a hose to the muffler for 10 minutes and the smoke kills the moles.

@YSLRD 3 жыл бұрын

@@raulrivera5009 bad for the mower

@normahernandezpride7775 Ай бұрын

I do agree .... I got same problem.

@burnfossilfuels2 11 ай бұрын

Fertilizing with sulfate of ammonia pellets using a handheld spreader monthy and watered in works very well for me. Keep it off concrete walks etc as it can cause rust spots.

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip- do you know what it is about the sulfate of ammonia that the moles do not like? The smell maybe?

@divenursok 2 ай бұрын

How did this work?

@pjames8683 3 жыл бұрын

i tried using bottle rockets left over from the 4th and it worked great that first time. just shot them straight down the tunnel and could see the dirt fly up about 10 feet away .didnt see any mole trails till towards the end of winter. i tried it again but it didnt do a thing (sigh ) back to the drawing board ! lol

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my! That's one way to scare them off! I'm really curious as to why it didn't work the second time- any guesses as to why it didn't?

@pjames8683 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I wish i knew why it didnt work the 2nd time....I really thought i was on to something that worked lol

@dtesterunc 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jenna - Well I have a Mole\Vol problem in my garden and wanted to see your advice on how to handle this - do you have any updates since your videos on a good way to handle these critters? Stay safe and thanks for always teaching and helping!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David- the best thing I've tried so far for the moles is a mole chasing windmill (I got mine from Lehman's). It doesn't cover the amount of area they claimed, but it does seem to keep the moles out of most of my 75 x 45' area. That being said- when we have a few calm days in a row with no wind movement, the moles are right back at it! It doesn't seem to help with the voles at all. The best thing I know for voles currently is either traps with poison or a good barn cat. I'm going to be testing out more vole repellent methods this coming spring as they've become a bigger problem for me than the moles!

@dtesterunc 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you for the update - for vols - the farmers here suggest using "Ramik Green" pellets. find a tunnel and push your finger in till you find the tunnel and drop 1 - 2 pellets and lightly cover it back up. Give it 2-3 days and repeat till no tunnels. I hate using the poison - that is why I am looking for all alternatives. Thanks again and have a great day!

@stephenherring Жыл бұрын

I have 2 cats. The love to sit and watch for the ground to move. They will actually dig the moles out and play with them before killing them.

@yvonnegray2642 Жыл бұрын

Sounded very similar to us. 2 years an old timer suggested something to us and it's be 2 yrs since we had any problems. Those cheap little whirly gigs that are put in your lawns that look like animals or flowers etc. Work great. No problem for 2 yrs then we decided after harvesting to remove the whirly gigs and by god in 2 days they were back. The whirly gigs turns with the wind and that vibrates in the ground and they do not like it. We place ours about 10 feet apart. Hope this helps. Will be buying new ones as the plastic posts have deteriorated. So to the dollar store we go to buy new ones this year.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Someone recommended a mole chasing windmill which I suppose works on the same principle. It worked well for me for a year or so, but not the moles seem unphased by it. I'll have to try the whirligigs- thanks!

@jessicawilkerson9687 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a terrible problem with moles. I watched the arms family KZfaq channel. He used sticks of juicy fruit gum. Said it was at least 90% effective. I'm giving it a try. Will let you know

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, please do let me know-- I'd love to hear about your experience with the Juicy Fruit. Take care!

@jcmo69 2 жыл бұрын

Old wives tale, only thing that truely works is trapping

@IowaKim 2 жыл бұрын

All the mechanical traps (4 so far) that I have tried are too tough for me to set & I hate waiting for a guy to show up to request him to set. Last year I got 8 moles using the waterhose technique. Doesn't work on my slopes though as the water runs away. I have done the sit & watch approach and got a couple that way. Even tried the .22 into the place where the mole was working, but I think a .410 shotgun might work better. Welp, getting ready to go out and watch a mole run. Catcha later.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the water hose technique- is that simply flooding out their tunnels with water or does it involve any other steps? Thanks for sharing your experience!

@IowaKim 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna When I see a fresh mound of dirt, that indicates that the mole has dug a deeper chamber, so I carefully scrape off the excess dirt and flood this tunnel/chamber with a garden hose. Sometimes I have to poke around with the hose, but at some point the water should go deep which reminds me of a toilet flushing. It may take a minute or two to fill the chamber and if the mole is there it will pop up to get air and you have to quickly grab it. Their skin is loose and in that state of confusion they won't even know what is going on as you grab and then drop it into a bucket. Sometimes you know they are coming up for air as the water starts to rise out of the hole as they push upwards, which means, be ready to grab! Flood for about 5-10 minutes and if no result the mole isn't at that location. Yesterday I caught a mole using your method of stomp, sit & wait. Whack a mole. The water method is a live capture, so what you do with the mole at that point is up to you.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@IowaKim Thank you so much for the detailed info!

@IowaKim 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten 2 moles using your sit & watch technique. 1 last night 1 today. These 2 have really made a mess, so glad to get them outta here.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@IowaKim I'm glad you caught them- how long did you have to wait?

@heresmytake2782 11 ай бұрын

Just saw a video from arborist Blair Glenn. Take a road flare and use a leaf blower to push the smoke into tunnels.

@lindahughes960 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you tried the smells, I did rat traps with nails to hold it down, the squirrels popped them and ate the peanut butter . Then I tried the black box...ha.ha..ha. nothing at all. Next will be the worms. Good luck to you.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing. I've not tried the traps yet, but I'm glad you shared your experience, as we have lots of squirrels and I suspect the same thing might happen here. Good luck to you as well!!

@brians_garden_therapy 3 жыл бұрын

I have not tried this with moles, but works with gophers....stuff used kitty litter down the hole, cat pee seems to scare them away

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

That's an ingenious idea-- it absolutely makes sense & is so simple! I'm definitely giving this a try- thank you so much!

@justice4all897 3 жыл бұрын

Well I dont know if it is a mole, beaver or groundhog, all I know this invader digs deep! Help!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@justice4all897 yikes! Typically, moles are the only critters I find tunneling out under the gardens. Our groundhogs tend to make very large tunnels, but stay in more protected areas- such as under out buildings. But I would think a scent repellent might work for any of these critters.

@denisegodman3396 3 жыл бұрын

You go girl! I feel ya! Been through every one of those scenarios plus the the ultrasound devices. They worked for a few days til the moles figured them out & who likes using batteries in the garden? The seasonal warfare gets downright discouraging & my final tried & true resort has been the pitch fork. Gruesome true but I'm not working that hard for the moles.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, it is sooo discouraging! I've been watching their tunneling in the yard since late winter and dread them getting closer and closer to the garden. I will say, someone here suggested a mole-chasing windmill and I had pretty good luck with it last year. We'll see how it does this year! Good luck with the moles and have a wonderful week!

@bryandamkaer3646 Жыл бұрын

I use an apparatus called a 'mole cannon'. A black powder cannon that gets triggered when a mole hits a metal 'arm' releasing a spring loaded hammer , igniting a percussion cap/black powder... simple and quite effective

@trickstothetrades1801 2 ай бұрын

Last year they ruined my lawn to point of difficulty mowing as they heaved up dirt high and blades hit the hills. This year same. I’m western pa. I’ll give more shelter for snakes in garden now. Maybe lawn too. I feel your pain

@davidcrosby8552 3 жыл бұрын

Traps are ok, but lately I'm putting "gang nail plate" on the floors of their tunnels as soon as I see a hill pop up. The idea is to give them a painful experience as they are digging in the garden and possibly even causes a wound that gets infected. So far it's been more effective than any of the commercial products I've tried over the years and it's super cheap. Just remember to find and remove the plate later so you don't spike yourself.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

What an ingenious solution. Thank you for sharing!

@edwin4140 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I also have a problem with moles disrupting my new garden. What has worked for me is the solar ultrasonic mole repellent. I space (4) between 3-4 feet parallel to the ground. They have left my garden alone. They are effective, you just have to give them time as moles are sensitive to noise.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they worked for you, Edwin! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@ginarichi7308 Жыл бұрын

Yeah by the noise is torture for me and also my neighbors.

@71160000 11 ай бұрын

You need a mole hound. I had a black lab, border collie mix and she was amazing. She'd trot across my fruit orchard, stop and dig for about 30 seconds and come up with a mole. Everytime. Of course I had to fill the holes in but she really kept the moles under control. I've had other dogs that would dig pits or trenches trying to catch a mole without ever getting one.

@vickyannpaintingwithoils 2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for laughing during the whole video, but you and your video editor have a great sense of humor. But we have ten acres and our lawn is really pretty, but those moles...I haven't killed them...yet, because like you, I don't like killing things. I do have a JRT and our garden is closer to the house, so we didn't have a mole problem in the garden last year. We did have some four legged creature chomping our squash at night time. We only planted the squash, tomatoes, onions, and peppers though. This year I went big. I appreciate you putting this knowledge out there before we waste money on things that don't work. Have a great day!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! I was hoping someone would appreciate it (it's just me shooting & editing- I wish I had a video editor 😄)! I'm also glad to hear you went big with the garden this year- that's very exciting! Best wishes for a great season!

@Carolbearce 4 жыл бұрын

The spikes you put in the ground don’t really work unless you have a whole bunch of them. I have an ongoing battle with voles. Thankfully they aren’t an issue with the veggies they are a problem in my flower gardens and my yard.

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 жыл бұрын

cbearce1 that is good to know about the spikes- thank you! Oh, voles are awful! Luckily they’re not terrible where we are now, but the farm I used to work out had them all over! I’m glad they’re not getting your veggies!

@jcmo69 2 жыл бұрын

Cats are the best solution to voles cuz they come out of the tunnels.

@davidroberson5820 3 жыл бұрын

Juicy fruit works every time

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

David Roberson thanks for the tip! When I shared this video on Facebook, I had several people mention this solution had worked for them as well. I’m curious what it is about Juicy Fruit specifically- so you know? Thanks again and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

@davidroberson5820 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Sorry but my mom used this method so I don't know why they go for it but they eat the gum and can't digest it and therefore it kills them. Best I can do for ya.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

David Roberson thanks!

@nickandnicksconstructionti9508 2 ай бұрын

I’m pulling out my lawn chair. I’m going to grab a couple of beers. I’m gonna sit and wait with a shovel. Lol great video beautiful lady.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 ай бұрын

😄Enjoy those beers! 🍻

@nickandnicksconstructionti9508 2 ай бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I most certainly will stay safe

@Cat23606 Жыл бұрын

I have discovered we have moles in our yard. However do you think if I plant in grow bags I will still be able to garden? They do not come out of the ground ? Thanks for the advice

@lk7825 Жыл бұрын

Digging a trench around my raised garden helped tremendously. I added a layer of 1/4"-1/2" grid hardware cloth in the bottom of my raised garden to keep the voles out. Then I dug a 6" trench deep by 4"wide around it and left it open. The moles dont cross over it. If they go deeper it is thick red clay, which they don't seem to like. Also , the trench keeps the beds hydrated. The trench has to be kept free of weeds. Experts say the ultimate solution io keeping them away (after eradication) is to dig 2ft deep trenches around your entire property and install "L" shaped wire barrier or fill with rocks. I guess thats next for us. We attracted them in the first place with fluffy raised beds and lawns, hugelkultur beds and compost piles. Ugh!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

Yep! I just told my husband I created this problem by making nice 'fluffy' healthy soil for the gardens-- now it's the only place they want to hang out. Thanks for sharing the trench idea- I may have to try this as the moles are back and worse than ever this year.

@zalmaflash 2 жыл бұрын

The most tried and true method is to move into a high rise apt.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Haha- true, but I'll take moles over a high rise any day 😄.

@shawnsg 2 жыл бұрын

My neighbors must think I'm crazy because the moles finally broke me the other day and I was crawling through my garden into my yard just hand digging up their tunnels. They make tunnels 3/4 of the way around the root balls of all my peppers. Then they killed a couple watermelon plants by tunneling underneath them. Recently, I (tried) planting some sunflowers in a random spot in my yard. I dug a few rows and planted the seeds. The moles found the rows and must have thought I provided them with some free easy tunneling area because they dug right through them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, I know this feeling all too well 😆. Sorry to hear this, Shawn... I know how frustrating this is!!

@dlkline27 11 ай бұрын

I'm not a gardener but have had a serious mole problem in our yard (2+ acres). Like the lady in the video, I tried many methods over the years and finally discovered a product called Tomcat. Using it has enabled me to get rid of moles in areas where it wasn't possible to set a trap or roll down the raised ridges. Wire Tek traps are the best but no trap is 100% effective.

@scheralgreider5406 11 ай бұрын

My dad and I would use our dachshund to catch moles. We would position the dog at one hole and then run a water house full blast in the other hole. It worked! Now where we live, I have vole problems! Trying hard to deter them by completely filling their holes with gravel, sticks or anything I can put down the hole to disturb them.

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

Ugh.. the voles!! I think they're even more challenging than the moles are!

@sage7x7 Жыл бұрын

Girl! Don't feel bad about getting rid of those pests! As you said, it's either them or your family's food! I support PETA too... I am People who Eat Tasty Animals!

@scionofliberty2967 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently, Juicy Fruit Gum kills moles. Sounds crazy but I'm desperate enough to try it!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! I'm surprised how many folks have suggested this method. If you give it a try, please let me know how it works for you!

@robv4936 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I had Voles and it worked for them. Crumble it up and put it down the holes. The voles actually eat the plants, where the moles only eat grubs and worms and such. But both do damage.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@robv4936 good to know! Thanks!

@russefrance4869 Жыл бұрын

Here in France we have a device called the Detauper (demoler). It is a battery powered device which uses a firecracker attached to a detonator. When Moley crawls up the tunnel , the attached probe is pushed upwards, detonates the firecracker and despatches Moley with the shock. Disconnect the firecracker wires, cover the tunnel with Moley and the wire inside - et voila. Until the next one.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I wish I could find that here in the states!

@johnmongani5223 11 ай бұрын

I figured a way not to kill them easily. Just simply dig where the mole hill is, find the opening to the tunnel and put some chunks of brick or cement plugging up the opening to the tunnel. Moles and Gophers are particular about their tunnel system so if you mess with it like that they move elsewhere. More mole hills may appear, just repeat the process. After a week or two they should move elsewhere. That was my experience. I tried the sonic stuff and flooding the tunnels with water and did not work. Putting in the chunks of brick and cement did after about two weeks.