- Moles destroy gardens by digging corridors and damaging plant roots, and their presence is manifested by characteristic mounds.
- In Poland, moles are partially protected, but they can be humanely driven away from private properties.
- An effective, ecological way to deter moles is to use wood tar, the smell of which is very irritating to them.
- Do you want to know a simple trick to get rid of a mole in your garden? Check how to do it!
Put this in a mole’s mound and the pest will run away in terror. A humane way to deal with a mole
A mole is a unique creature that can cause mischief for owners of plots and gardens. The appearance of a mole in the garden is manifested by characteristic mounds appearing on the lawn. Not only do they destroy patches of grass, but they also affect other plants. . Additionally, moles gnaw roots and other plant elements. The appearance of a mole most often means the beginning of problems. In Poland they are under partial protection. This means that the control of moles in their natural habitat is prohibited. However, you can get rid of pests that have invaded private property. Many people are looking for ways to effectively but humanely get rid of moles from the garden. There are many methods to drive away pests. This includes throwing hair and animal hair into mounds. The moles can’t stand it and run away. Another method is a strong garlic decoction, the smell of which effectively drives away pests.
A slightly known way to get rid of it is to use wood tar, also called tar. It is a dark, thick substance produced by the distillation of wood, peat or coal. Wood tar has been used for hundreds of years and is used not only in gardening. Its smell is very irritating to many pests, including moles and voles.
How to use wood tar in the fight against mole?
Prepare some small stakes. Those 20-30 centimeters long will suffice. Coat the ends generously with wood tar on one side, and then stick them into the ground with visible corridors or into freshly dug mounds. This way, the scent will gradually spread through the soil and deter uninvited guests. After just a few days, you can notice less pest activity in the field. Importantly, wood tar is safe for plants and people and you can use it safely throughout the season.
