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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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There's only one way to get rid of a mole - blow it's bloody 'ead off!
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22nd Dec 2016 7:41pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8051  
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gas them out Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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22nd Dec 2016 7:43pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3509 
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Unless you are a Farmer or into that a kind of a thing, you may struggle to purchase mole smokes / gas as a civilian.
Real shame as it is a tried and tested method and works well. It will cost a few quid, but the employment of a 'Mole Man' is the way to go. We had moles on our field after it was re-sewn with grass. A guy off the farm brought some traps and tried his best, but moles are cunning little things and he failed miserably. After a few weeks, a professional mole man was employed and the moles were no more. He actually used traps rather than gas. I feel your pain  |
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22nd Dec 2016 7:56pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8051
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personally i use traps and they work well Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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22nd Dec 2016 7:58pm |
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| Riverboy Member Since: 16 May 2016 Location: French sector, Earth Posts: 1288 
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Get a cat. Mine will sit for hours when they know there's a mole about.
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22nd Dec 2016 8:08pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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I use Talunex,
It does involve a 1 day course to be able to use/buy it, but had great results with it. No more Luna landscapes at the bottom of the garden!  80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
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22nd Dec 2016 8:17pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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We use traps being organic in all but name, the traditional claw type seems to be better compared to the tunnel type. More of a faff than poisoning but also less environmental impact. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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23rd Dec 2016 7:06am |
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| simon67 Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: west sussex Posts: 569 
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Don't recruit from Cambridge University
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23rd Dec 2016 9:39am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3509
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23rd Dec 2016 9:45am |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652 
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I suppose that's one good thing about my garden is that if you dog down more than 6 inches or so you hit sandstone.
No signs of the little blighters here. However planting anything involves jack hammers or pick axes 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car) 2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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23rd Dec 2016 10:13am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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We don't use poison due to stock and pests so it's traps only. Being an ex gamekeeper I've always liked trapping and enjoy the fieldcraft and also anticipation when inspecting trap lines. Steve.
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23rd Dec 2016 10:28am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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"Please Note: As a result of regulatory risk assessment outcomes there has been an amendment to the use instructions for this rat, rabbit and mole control product. Burrows, runs and harbourages cannot be treated if they are less than 10 metres from any building occupied by man or animals. The previous conditions of use regarding distance referred to 3 metres. All conditions of use and safety precautions must be adhered to. Please read the updated Talunex label instructions here." http://www.talunex.co.uk/ The  are too close to me that that now!
Any particular recommendations? |
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23rd Dec 2016 10:59am |
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| T140 Member Since: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 173  
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clear one of the mole hills to the side and put a cup full of petrol in the hole always works for me. nobody is perfect but being Scottish is a start
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23rd Dec 2016 11:03am |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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This is the stuff I use, but only because I have about 20 canisters of the stuff. Like with Talunex, it is now restricted. The restrictions vary on who you buy the stuff from, but expect to be asked for your holding number(your land register number) and a certificate to prove you are competent in handling the stuff.
Great for Bunnies, too 
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23rd Dec 2016 12:03pm |
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