Has anyone tried cat hair to deter moles? I don't have a problem with
moles, but bunnies, mice and voles do a number on my tulips. For years
I've been able to protect about 90% of the bulbs by stuffing a few
strands of cat fur into the emerging leaves. My cats are generous when
I comb them, so I'm able to share the fur with friends who are also
blessed with rodents. It certainly seems to help, and I can't imagine
any negative effects, except to the psyches of the rodents!
donna
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news:MOD$990713.1239@rec.gardens.ecosystems... > > I have used metal windmills that are suppose to annoy the moles. > However, this has not worked. In a book about garden formulas it said > to use unwrapped juicy fruit gum in the runs or tunnels. You are to > use gloves so your scent does not get on the gum. After the gum is > unwrapped place it in a hole in the run that you made with your finger > or stick. Leave the run undisturbed. This procedure worked for a
week > or so and then the moles reused the runs. Has anyone tried castor oil > mixed with dish soap? How much do you put in the runs or spray on the > lawn? I do not want to use any chemicals, since I feed birds. The > chemicals will harm the birds. > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don't. >