On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:54:33 -0500 (EST), An Metet
wrote:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******. Whilst I was in France last
year I watched a mole catcher at work in a vineyard. She had a device
which fired a cartridge into the tunnel. Effective every time. The shot
was triggered by the mole clearing its tunnel, the mole woman having
depresed it before setting the trap. I am told such devices are illegal in
the UK! The cost was about £20. I am also told that a variation on this
does exist in the UK which spears the little parasite instead of blowing
its head off. Anyone ever seen or used such a device? Where can I buy a
couple?
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?


I have a curious book at home called ( I think ) Gardening Gurus and
Grubs - it's a collection of articles highlighting important
developments in gardening ( the gutta percha hosepipe, the
wheelbarrow, the Flymo etc ), and there's an article about
molecatchers.

It says that what they used to do was dig into the mole run and place
a pot beneath the run, then place a board atop the hole. The mole
falls into the pot and can't climb out - and can thus be captured.

It doesn't say what you do with the mole afterwards, though I would
suggest taking it a suitable distance and setting it free.

I might have to consider this option myself - I found a molehill
adjacent to my veg plot last week - looks like the moles have finally
made it into my garden after ten years of keeping a respectable
distance.

Ordinarily I wouldn't worry, the rest of the garden is pretty much a,
ahem, wildlife garden anyway - but the veg plot is another matter...I
need me worms!

Regards,



--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk

On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:54:33 -0500 (EST), An Metet
wrote:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******. Whilst I was in France last
year I watched a mole catcher at work in a vineyard. She had a device
which fired a cartridge into the tunnel. Effective every time. The shot
was triggered by the mole clearing its tunnel, the mole woman having
depresed it before setting the trap. I am told such devices are illegal in
the UK! The cost was about £20. I am also told that a variation on this
does exist in the UK which spears the little parasite instead of blowing
its head off. Anyone ever seen or used such a device? Where can I buy a
couple?
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?


I have a curious book at home called ( I think ) Gardening Gurus and
Grubs - it's a collection of articles highlighting important
developments in gardening ( the gutta percha hosepipe, the
wheelbarrow, the Flymo etc ), and there's an article about
molecatchers.

It says that what they used to do was dig into the mole run and place
a pot beneath the run, then place a board atop the hole. The mole
falls into the pot and can't climb out - and can thus be captured.

It doesn't say what you do with the mole afterwards, though I would
suggest taking it a suitable distance and setting it free.

I might have to consider this option myself - I found a molehill
adjacent to my veg plot last week - looks like the moles have finally
made it into my garden after ten years of keeping a respectable
distance.

Ordinarily I wouldn't worry, the rest of the garden is pretty much a,
ahem, wildlife garden anyway - but the veg plot is another matter...I
need me worms!

Regards,



--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk

On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:54:33 -0500 (EST), An Metet
wrote:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******. Whilst I was in France last
year I watched a mole catcher at work in a vineyard. She had a device
which fired a cartridge into the tunnel. Effective every time. The shot
was triggered by the mole clearing its tunnel, the mole woman having
depresed it before setting the trap. I am told such devices are illegal in
the UK! The cost was about £20. I am also told that a variation on this
does exist in the UK which spears the little parasite instead of blowing
its head off. Anyone ever seen or used such a device? Where can I buy a
couple?
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?


I have a curious book at home called ( I think ) Gardening Gurus and
Grubs - it's a collection of articles highlighting important
developments in gardening ( the gutta percha hosepipe, the
wheelbarrow, the Flymo etc ), and there's an article about
molecatchers.

It says that what they used to do was dig into the mole run and place
a pot beneath the run, then place a board atop the hole. The mole
falls into the pot and can't climb out - and can thus be captured.

It doesn't say what you do with the mole afterwards, though I would
suggest taking it a suitable distance and setting it free.

I might have to consider this option myself - I found a molehill
adjacent to my veg plot last week - looks like the moles have finally
made it into my garden after ten years of keeping a respectable
distance.

Ordinarily I wouldn't worry, the rest of the garden is pretty much a,
ahem, wildlife garden anyway - but the veg plot is another matter...I
need me worms!

Regards,



--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk

Tim Challenger wrote:

You're showing your age now, mlv! :-)

Along with yourself, it seems :-)
--
Mike
-Please remove 'safetycatch' before firing off your reply-

Tim Challenger wrote:

You're showing your age now, mlv! :-)

Along with yourself, it seems :-)
--
Mike
-Please remove 'safetycatch' before firing off your reply-

Tim Challenger wrote:

You're showing your age now, mlv! :-)

Along with yourself, it seems :-)
--
Mike
-Please remove 'safetycatch' before firing off your reply-

On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:54:33 -0500 (EST), An Metet
wrote:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******. Whilst I was in France last
year I watched a mole catcher at work in a vineyard. She had a device
which fired a cartridge into the tunnel. Effective every time. The shot
was triggered by the mole clearing its tunnel, the mole woman having
depresed it before setting the trap. I am told such devices are illegal in
the UK! The cost was about £20. I am also told that a variation on this
does exist in the UK which spears the little parasite instead of blowing
its head off. Anyone ever seen or used such a device? Where can I buy a
couple?
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?


I have a curious book at home called ( I think ) Gardening Gurus and
Grubs - it's a collection of articles highlighting important
developments in gardening ( the gutta percha hosepipe, the
wheelbarrow, the Flymo etc ), and there's an article about
molecatchers.

It says that what they used to do was dig into the mole run and place
a pot beneath the run, then place a board atop the hole. The mole
falls into the pot and can't climb out - and can thus be captured.

It doesn't say what you do with the mole afterwards, though I would
suggest taking it a suitable distance and setting it free.

I might have to consider this option myself - I found a molehill
adjacent to my veg plot last week - looks like the moles have finally
made it into my garden after ten years of keeping a respectable
distance.

Ordinarily I wouldn't worry, the rest of the garden is pretty much a,
ahem, wildlife garden anyway - but the veg plot is another matter...I
need me worms!

Regards,



--
Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
www.shwoodwind.co.uk
Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk

Tim Challenger wrote:

You're showing your age now, mlv! :-)

Along with yourself, it seems :-)
--
Mike
-Please remove 'safetycatch' before firing off your reply-

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from An Metet contains these words:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******.

I should be very surprised indeed if the Queen, in person, has
acquired a poisons-licence for mole-killing by strychnine. No doubt she
employs a molecatcher who has such a licence for use in country estates,
golfcourses etc. AFAIK the use of strychnine-baits by licensed persons
is no longer permitted in domestic gardens in case ignorant dogs or very
hungry children attempt to eat the worms, or dead moles, so if you
employ a mole catcher he'll use traps.

Janet

The message r
from An Metet contains these words:

I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence. The Queen for instance is
allowed to poison the little sons of *******.

I should be very surprised indeed if the Queen, in person, has
acquired a poisons-licence for mole-killing by strychnine. No doubt she
employs a molecatcher who has such a licence for use in country estates,
golfcourses etc. AFAIK the use of strychnine-baits by licensed persons
is no longer permitted in domestic gardens in case ignorant dogs or very
hungry children attempt to eat the worms, or dead moles, so if you
employ a mole catcher he'll use traps.

Janet

Moles!! Boy oh boy have we had fun with them!! Became world war two with spooky and the moles last summer - they had their own trenches it got so bad!!
We tried every possible legal method known to man and mole, and the one that worked for us was recommended by a lady farmer. She told us to find the moles most frequently used runs, and push branches of gorse/holly into the run.
I can honestly say that it WORKED!! (they now happily reside in our neighbours garden, who now have the battery operated mole chasers scattered all over their lawn, instead of us!)
It doesn't kill or maim them, and won't destroy or poison your earth or lawn.
Hope this helps.
Debsy 'n' Spooky

In article , An Metet
writes
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?

Yes.
Buy yourself a couple of mole traps, teach yourself how to set and
locate them properly, and get rid of the moles yourself.
--
Jane Ransom in Lancaster.
I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg
but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms
at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see

In article , An Metet
writes
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?

Yes.
Buy yourself a couple of mole traps, teach yourself how to set and
locate them properly, and get rid of the moles yourself.
--
Jane Ransom in Lancaster.
I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg
but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms
at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see

In article , An Metet
writes
I have consulted the WWW used some of there alleged remedies, not one of
them worked, a waste of time. Anyone out there got a sure fired way of
getting rid of 'em?

Yes.
Buy yourself a couple of mole traps, teach yourself how to set and
locate them properly, and get rid of the moles yourself.
--
Jane Ransom in Lancaster.
I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg
but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms
at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see

"An Metet" wrote in message
ter...
I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. In
fact to do so one has to have a special licence.

Why do you *need* to?
I would be seriously worried about the health of my soil if moles weren't making a decent living. OK, they're a
pain in fine turf but otherwise I'm prepared to live with them. I would also be prepared to live without the fine
turf if the boss would let me do something more interesting with it.

Rod