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Al Bundy

wrote in news:1152993187.949970.271460@
35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Just wanted to pass this on to folks who have trouble with moles. Our
sidewalk was brick laid in sand, and periodically a few bricks---or a
bunch of 'em--- would be heaved up by moles.

Four years ago I laid a new sidewalk, new pavers in sand. Before
laying the pavers, I dug a trench a few inches deep down the middle of
the sand, for its entire 60' length. Poured about two gallons of
castor oil (supposedly repels moles) in that trench. Waited for it to
be absorbed. Smoothed over the sand and placed the pavers. Since then
there hasn't been a single paver heaved up by moles. Unfortunately the
beasties still show up in other areas of the yard, but I don't really
care as long as they don't mess up the sidewalk. And occasionally
Shadow the cat finds one and plays with it.... grin

Castor oil can be had from soapmaking suppliers. If memory serves I
paid about $80 for a five-gallon bucket.

Hope this helps -- Terry

And occasionally
Shadow the cat finds one and plays with it....

Neighboorhood had this issue. Houses against woods. All sand. Moles
tearing up some pretty nice lawns. Someone dumps cat in neighborhood.
Figure because cat was spraying (well yeahhhh, unneutered male). Cat very
friendly. Great attitude but stinks bad. So I take it and get neutered.
Of course stink goes away and we have a new one critter cleanup crew. He
rids 4 yards of every mole. Only problem is he brought all the "kills"
home to us. Again, their nature.