On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:11:20 +0100, wrote:

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:42:22 +0100, "JennyC" wrote:


"Pete" wrote in message
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Hi

I've recently moved to a more rural location which is very pleasant,
but I do have a problem with moles digging holes all over the garden.

I'm aware that there are sonic mole deterrents, but have no idea if
they work - has anyone any experience of these, or any other (humane)
suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Pete

I seem to recall hearing about the use of children's windmills stuck into where
you see burrows. They don't like the noise..........went of searching for info
about this and found:
http://www.hdra.org.uk/factsheets/pc5.htm

It says children's windmills stuck into where you see burrows doesn't
work.

"Noise/Vibrations: Moles are said to dislike certain sounds and
frequencies of vibration. Devices such as children's windmills stuck
in the runs or wine bottles buried so the wind blows across the top
have been tried with little success. There is also an expensive
gadget, an electronic probe which is stuck into the ground, which had
no effect on the moles at Ryton Gardens."

our neighbour had a terrible mole problem last 2 years and got one of those
electronic spikes. Within a week no new mounds had appeared and it seemed
to have moved on. This year with the encroaching mole-hills from the fields
he put it on earlier and the moles haven't gone into his garden. Now this
could all be just co-incidence, of course.

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Tim C.