A mole may neither be caught nor killed. Expelling them with gentle means is therefore the only option to get rid of a mole. Find out below whether driving away the mole with ultrasound is a good option and how this method can be crowned with success.
Is it useful to get rid of moles with ultrasound?
Ultrasound for removing moles can be partially effective because the animals perceive the unpleasant frequencies. However, moles often get used to the noise and it can affect other animals too. Wind turbines are an alternative.
Ultrasound against moles: The disadvantages
Moles have very sensitive hearing - a compensation for their extremely poor sense of sight. Therefore, they hear frequencies that are inaudible to us, such as ultrasound. However, ultrasound devices have not proven to be particularly effective in practice. In many reports you can read that the mole continues to cause mischief. In addition, ultrasound is audible not only to moles, but also to the beneficial bats, as well as to pets such as cats and dogs. Since the devices often have a very low frequency range, even sensitive people can hear the beeping.
Still use ultrasound against moles?
If you still want to try using ultrasonic devices against a mole, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- Place the devices in the aisles, not in the hills, so as not to block the escape route for the moles.
- Buy devices that vary in frequency to prevent habituation.
- Place at least three devices, preferably more.
- Do not place the ultrasound devices near dog kennels, house walls, play equipment, terraces or other places.
- Combine the ultrasound devices with other methods such as smells (buttermilk, garlic and others).
- Wait at least three weeks before deeming the application a failure and canceling it. The mole doesn't give up his home so easily.
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The benefits of having a mole
Even though the mole is generally considered a pest by lawn lovers, it is actually a beneficial insect. Moles are great pest killers, ensuring a he althy, pest-free garden. They also promote well-ventilated, nutrient-rich soil and thus ensure optimal soil quality. Moles do not eat plants, so they do not pose a threat to ornamental and crop plants.
The better alternative: the wind turbine
Instead of tormenting the mole with ultrasound, you can use an equally effective but significantly cheaper method: the wind turbine. You can find out how to build a wind turbine yourself to combat moles here.
