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Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
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? |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
An Metet16/2/04 9:54
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. snip Licensed pest controllers can use strychnine worms. You need to find one in your Yellow Pages. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
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from An Metet contains these words: 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? An infusion of ferret litter in a watering can, and regularly fed down the mole runs. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
"An Metet" wrote in message ter... I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. True. Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. -- Brian "I know about kittens and knitting. Will that do?" |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
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? btw it's also illegal to kill moles in Austria and Germany (I think that applied to professionals as well), although you are allowed to annoy them so they go away(if you get lucky enough). You should see the state of our neighbours lawn. I hope they don't get over to ours! -- Tim. If the human brain were simple enough that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
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 *******. You don't you prick, you learn to live with them or use a live trap and relocate them. |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
Brian Watson wrote:
Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. I think the Jasper Carrot method is still legal, providing you possess a valid shotgun certificate. -- Mike -Please remove 'safetycatch' before firing off your reply- |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:09:45 -0000, mlv wrote:
Brian Watson wrote: Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. I think the Jasper Carrot method is still legal, providing you possess a valid shotgun certificate. You're showing your age now, mlv! :-) -- Tim. If the human brain were simple enough that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:09:45 -0000, mlv wrote:
Brian Watson wrote: Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. I think the Jasper Carrot method is still legal, providing you possess a valid shotgun certificate. You're showing your age now, mlv! :-) -- Tim. If the human brain were simple enough that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
"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. 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? Why do you want to get rid of them? Mary |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 06:49:19 -0000, "Brian Watson"
wrote: "An Metet" wrote in message ster... I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. True. Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. Semtex gives more bang per buck. -- Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
".......Semtex gives more bang per buck....."
Yes but it's moles not deer we are trying to get rid of. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
"........ You don't you prick, you learn to live with them or use a live
trap and relocate them. That is illegal, o gracious one, and simply gives the problem to someone else....." Ah! But if Jan Spanna would care to set up a reserve for them then we could all take them there......... -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
Moles: How can I legally kill 'em.
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 06:49:19 -0000, "Brian Watson"
wrote: "An Metet" wrote in message ster... I am told that I can no longer kill moles by using the usual poison. True. Following recent EC regulations on the use of poisons in the garden dynamite is the only option remaining to the homeowner. Semtex gives more bang per buck. -- Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad |
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