How I got rid of our moles. Updated with pics page 2.

[halo]

What I have done is find a hole where they have made a little mound. Get a mouse trap baited with peanut butter, put next to the hole, and put a bucket over it. I would like to find something they like better, maybe I just need to dig up some grubs and bait the trap with grubs.

 

[SimplySplendidSilkies]

I did not think there would be a problem running over the nails since they will be going in the hole. RThomas no problem running the nails over right? I have a zero turn mower and if I got a flat I would also be kicked off the island. (I love Survivor BTW if that is what you are reffering to Chicky Tocks).

 

[RThomas]

Letisha, I have a riding mower also. And, personally, I haven't had any trouble with running over the nails. I make sure to drop them in the deeper tunnels. When you make the hole in the tunnel or mound, if you immediatelly punch into the tunnel, it is probably too shallow. Most of the nails I've dropped have been 3 inches or more deep. Most of the mounds (where they push up a lot of dirt in one spot) should be several inces deep before reaching the tunnel.

Secondly, if you aren't comfortable using nails, I'm sure any similar object that would fit into the holes should work. I think the main thing is to make it difficult, if not impossible, for the moles to eat and dig their tunnels.