Fighting shrews and moles: 4 proven methods
Springtime marks the start of the gardening season. But pests are also rapidly developing their activities. These are moles and shrews, the poison from which is a proven remedy. But how to determine the scale of the disaster from rodents and what kind of poison to choose is worth figuring out.
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Moles and shrews - friend or foe
These two species of animals, collectively called rodents, have similarities and differences. They do not feed on plant food, while they are pests of the garden. It is necessary to get to know them better in order to determine the method of struggle.
Moles
The mole is an aggressive predator.
Moles are carnivorous mammals. They feed on worms, larvae, mollusks and even small rodents. Only in rare cases, moles can eat plant foods, but not for long.
Moles harm what they build their holes and make molehills. They make many passages underground, which harm the root system of plants, tubers and root crops.
Shrews
Shrew also feeds on insects and larvae. But she does not dig holes, but uses ready-made ones. Shrews can even temporarily live in mole burrows, stealing their supplies.
Poison from moles and shrews
Poison is an effective and proven method.
What to consider
Tablets with poisons can be grabbed by cats, dogs and household animals on the site, they must be used wisely.
All work with tablets should be carried out carefully, using protection. These are respirators and gloves. After you need to wash your hands.
It should be understood that all chemicals remain in the soil and their excess can have a toxic effect.
How to protect the site from moles and shrews
Gardeners fight animals in a lot of different ways. This includes:
- sound scarers. This effective tool is easy to use, repels pests with subtle hearing with noise or vibration;
- biological methods, planting, which are unpleasant to the subtle scent of rodents or the use of vegetative parts, preparations with unpleasant odors;
- traps and live traps, which are installed in burrows and on passages where animals have been seen. One species kills rodents, the second leaves alive.
Conclusion
Moles and shrews harm their active life. They can be expelled from the site in several ways. Poison is a reliable and proven method that works for sure. It is only important to observe safety measures so as not to cause harm.
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