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What is the most effective way to get rid of moles in your yard?

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Use mole traps designed to catch and get rid of moles. There are different kinds like spring-loaded or scissor traps. Follow the instructions carefully and place the traps in active mole tunnels for best results. Check often and remove any moles caught right away. You can also install underground barriers of mesh or hardware cloth around areas you want to protect, like garden beds or plant roots. Bury at least 1 foot deep so moles can't tunnel under. This prevents moles from getting to certain areas.

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Do moles come into homes to live?

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Sometimes. If they find a place where they feel comfortable, they will stay there.

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Why would I kill a mole?

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Because mole tunneling destroys grass roots, the ridges brown quickly. However, moles cause little damage to the environment at large. Plus, they naturally aerate soils and eliminate the larvae of destructive insects.

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My parents want to kill the mole in our garden, but I like it and have named it. They say people will think we're weird if we let it stay. What should I do?

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Explain to your parents that you don't really care if other people think you're weird, and ask them to explain why that would bother them so much.

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What is the best way to get a mole out of our house?

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Buy a trap from your local hardware store and set it, or call an exterminator. We caught ours with a simple mouse trap baited with peanut butter,

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I have had something digging up my chicken coop. There are tons and tons of tunnels that I flatten daily. How do I determine that it's really a mole and not something else.

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Look for tunnels in the yard with entrance holes. Moles tunnel underground and the ground will be soft in those areas.

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How do I get rid of a mole when I have pets in the backyard where the moles are destroying my flower bed?

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Set a trap that goes into the ground at the entrance or exit hole of their tunnel. (The holes should be marked by a mound of dirt.)

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What do they eat if they get into my house?

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Moles don't usually leave the ground, so it's unlikely one would enter your house.

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