What it takes to make a mole trap

Ни для кого не секрет, что самой распространенной The problem of gardeners and truck farmers is the fight against rodents, in particular with moles. They not only destroy the garden plantations, but also leave huge pits and ruts behind them, and therefore in each summer season the question becomes urgent: how to effectively combat moles? There are several most effective ways to combat these rodents.

Folk remedies against moles

1. It is necessary to take the spoiled fish mass and putin burrows. For this method, a spoiled herring is suitable, which must be cut into small pieces. The moles have an excellent sense of smell, and because they feel an unpleasant smell, they will immediately leave their home. This method is suitable for etching all moles, except mole rats and Caucasian mole.
2. Затопить находящиеся на участке норы водой - и the rodent will leave his home. Very effective against all pests. The only drawback is that after the soil has dried up, the mole can return to its original location.
3. Также на садовом или огородном участке можно plant leguminous crops and black beans. The smell of beans and beans will cause them to leave their homes, as some "diggers" simply can not stand it. You can crush the leaves of cannabis and put it in the hole. These funds will act against European and small rodents.
4. Experts recommend installing near the bedswindmill. It is made quite simply: a plastic half-liter bottle is put on an iron rod and inserted into the ground by about 25 cm. It is quite effective in fighting against European, small and Caucasian moles. Moles inhabiting the northern regions of Russia do not react to windmills.

Methods to combat the use of poisons and traps

Very effective means of combating suchrodents are rat poison. It must be put in all burrows. It is worth recalling that when working with poison, use protective gloves and a mask. The composition of the poison includes special substances that have a harmful effect on absolutely all kinds of rodents. The only drawback is that the mole, dying underground, will begin to decompose, which will cause a rather unpleasant smell. Chemical means of combating moles are the most effective.

Scarecrowers

Also against moles there are specialscarers. They are considered the most effective means in the fight against rodents. The price for such a device may be different, depending on the country of manufacture and area of ​​impact, but usually it does not exceed 3000 rubles. For more expensive models, the range is 20-30 meters. The principle of operation is very simple: the design is placed in the ground for a certain distance and, while in the ground, creates vibrations that repel moles. For greater efficiency it is recommended to use several instruments in the garden or garden area. Scarers are particularly effective against small, Caucasian and European moles. On the Altai moles and mole rats this method does not work, since they are more resistant to vibration. It should be noted that moles always try to dig their holes in places where moist and loose soil prevails. As a result, within two days all plantations can be destroyed. To prevent this from happening, it should be near the beds to install electronic repellers.

You can install a special trap for molesor traps near the pits in advance, putting the cooked bait. After a certain time, the rodent will find a treat and fall into a trap.

Mole Traps for Moles

It is not necessary to purchase a trap in the store, itsyou can make yourself. To make a trap for moles, you need to drill three small holes in the metal bar. Two should be located symmetrically along the edges for fasteners, and one - in the middle for the tube. For the manufacture of pins, you can take the reinforcement.

Mole traps with their own hands are collected fromarrows and tubes. The arrow must be pointed on one side and curved on the other. It should make a small hole for the trigger. To stretch the string, an elastic spring is required. Next, to the metal slightly bent plate, screw a square of metal with holes for air circulation. To make the trigger, it is necessary to screw the bolt into the plate above the bending line, first cutting off the cap. The upper part of the plate should be screwed to the tube with a clamp.

The principle of the mole trap

Near the edge of a fresh burrow,trap approximately at a distance of 100 mm. Pins should attach a trap for moles to the ground. It is very important that the plate with holes is located directly opposite the hole. An arrow is inserted into the tube and a spring is pulled. Then you should tighten the arrow as much as possible and lock it with a trigger. The rodent, feeling a draft, will return in order to bury the course and will certainly catch the bar. The arrow shoots at the mole.

How to make a trap for a mole from improvised means

Very effective and affordable way.For this method, you need a small saucepan or a three-liter jar. It is desirable to fill the containers with water. The principle of action is as follows: approximately in the middle of the stroke, a little below the level bursts the container and is covered over from the daylight. The rodent, crawling along the way, will certainly fall into a trap for moles.