Two answers for this one! Twice as nice!
Q. Do any of the “sonic” type devices help with chasing moles away; do you have any recommendations?
-Omaha, Nebraska
A. My customers have had mixed results from using the sonic mole repellent. I have several customers who have had great luck. They had tried all kinds of things to get rid of moles and the sonic device was the only thing that worked for them. Other have had mixed results. It is definitely worth a try. You can also spray your lawn and flower gardens with a product that contains castor oil. The smell of it does work. Hope this helps!
Tim Lamprey, Harbor Garden Center
Salisbury, Massachusetts
A. Here are a couple of ideas for chasing moles away. I don’t have any personal experience with these devices, but some people have reported good success using them:
The Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler, available from Nixalite (www.nixalite.com), is an updated version of a cornfield scarecrow, but instead of remaining static on a fence, this scarecrow uses a combination of noise, movement and water to shoo away unwanted animals. Birds, deer, pets and other small animals quickly scatter when they activate the Scarecrow. The unit waits quietly until alerted by any movement up to 35 feet away. Then it unleashes a three-second blast of water before automatically resetting itself for the next activation. The Scarecrow can be on duty 24 hours a day because it detects heat as well as motion. The unit is battery operated and uses only two to three cups of water per activation.
Another environmentally responsible way to get rid of nuisance wildlife is the Mole Chaser Windmill. This inexpensive fan, available from Northern Tool (www.northerntool.com), is a safe way to get rid of moles by tapping into the power of the wind. When the wind blows, the fan begins to spin and creates a vibration that causes moles to pack up and move away. Many users say they were surprised that the windmill worked so quickly to rid their yards of these pests. The rustproof windmill covers an area of 100-feet in diameter when attached to an 8- or 10-foot-tall galvanized pipe (not included).
-Jodi Torpey
Garden Writer; Colorado Master Gardener
One Comment
I had a client with a sonic mole deterrent last year, - didn’t get rid of the moles, - did make gardening in their garden annoying as you could hear and feel the vibrations every 10 mins or so when weeding. - My mum has had some success with sork anti mole bulbs.