Wednesday, April 30, 2014

By Tracie Knight


Infestation by moles in homes is something that can be daunting. These critters cause damages to yards and gardens by burrowing and digging up soils. When you discover that your gardens have been invaded by moles, one method you can use to get rid of them is trapping the critters using mole traps. The trapping devices are designed to capture the animal and prevent them from moving.

You will be presented with different options for removing or eliminating moles from your premises but you have to weigh each method critically. One of the options is use of poison to kill moles. While this can be a solution, it presents potential dangers. Pets or even children can eat poisons you place on the gardens. This can cause serious harm to your family and animal friend.

The tunnels may be so extensive that they damage the landscape features of gardens and lawns. In addition, as they burrow, moles expose tree roots leaving them to wither and dry. When roots are exposed and not covered with soil, they cannot absorb the nutrients they need to flourish. Eventually, you will have the plants and flowers withering and drying.

A slight touch when you have set the trapping device can trigger the springing thus capturing your hand or feet. When you place them, you should ensure that children do not get to the areas where they are been grounded. To make sure that you are safely using these devices, you should position them in the right location, which is free from access by pets and children.

When you place the poisonous substances on the ground, the pets and children may come in contact with them thus risking poisoning your family. With traps, if they are set properly, they can help in capturing moles. You have to identify the location where moles are entering or leaving the ground. Since they may have dug many tunnels and holes, you have to study their behaviour. You can keep watch of them quietly to determine the holes they are using.

Since they will retrieve to the holes when they sense the presence of people around the gardens, you have to remain quite. At times, you may even have to install cameras to capture images of the critters. This will allow you know if you are dealing with a case of moles invasion or some other sort of critters.

When setting the trapping device, you place it atop the holes or channels, which moles use to enter or leave the ground. When moles invade your gardens, they will dig the soils as they search for food. These creatures feed on worms and insects found in soils. They also dig the tunnels to find areas where they can hide. With the extensive damage they cause on soils, it may prevent your plants from growing.

The critters are capable of creating an extensive network of tunnels that can be deep as well as shallow. The animals are suited to the underground environment. They have soft hair which stands straight thus preventing dirt them from sticking. In addition, they survive well in low oxygen environment. While moles will not damage you grass and vegetation, the burrowing activity will cause damage to roots.




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