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Mudraker -> One way to deal with moles ->> Moles and Voles and Beavers, Oh - My!
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Posted on: Apr 29, 2008 8:32 pm
Subject: Moles and Voles and Beavers, Oh - My!
Author: Steve Goodwin
Joined: Apr 07, 2008 9:25 pm Posts: 6
Our yard has the works! I agree about stomping mole hills. In early spring, the yard looks like the pox. A little grass seed and sun, and all's well by May.

Voles cruise the garden like hunter-killer submarines. I've tried sonic buzzers, natural repellents, and mouse traps baited with Skippy. So far the best solution is to plant garlic fences.

Mountain beavers are easily out-thought and don't venture much out of the woods, although their burrows are significant ankle hazards.

We haven't seen a coyote in a long time. Lots of rodents are around, though. We expect to see more as nearby land is developed.
 
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