Monday, February 26, 2007

Gopher Control

For such a small animal, it can sure move a pile of dirt!

Gophers are real earth moving machines. With long claws and back feet that are like paddles, they are geared to swim through soil.

Gophers are root eaters and love to eat your shrubs and small tree roots. They will also attack flower roots and many other plants.

Gophers can be trapped by placing traps in their tunnels. You simply find the tunnel and insert a trap in both directions. A great trap to use is the Macabee
This trap has been around for a long time and is used extensively in areas where gophers exist.

Using multiple traps will help resolve the problem in a shorter time and allow the damage to cease quickly.

Mole Control

The mole can be a real nuisance to a beautifully maintained lawn. Even if you don't have a lawn that is the envy of the neighbors, moles can sure create a lot of problems and extra work for you.

You spend hours tamping down the tunnels and moving the mounds of dirt so your lawn does not die. You do this over and over and try all of the "home remedies" that don't work. It is a frustrating cycle that seems to come and go.

Do you want to stop this cycle?

The answer is to trap and remove the moles. It really is that simple. Trapping is the most effective method to resolve this problem.

One of the best ways to get up to speed on trapping is to get a video or book and some mole traps. Animal removal kits are a great way to start. Training and good equipment are going to be your best friends in your mole control program.

Don't be intimidated by moles. Get the proper training and equipment and get your yard back in shape again!


Mark Dotson, Wildlife Control Expert and veteran mole
control professional.
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