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[@swansongman1]

There may be something to this. I put up a decorative windmill out front for my wife. Come to think of it, I haven't seen any moles out front in several years. In the back yard there are still moles.

[@TryNewThings]

I find it seems to work for a relatively small area. With 5 acres I can’t afford that many windmills. But at least I’m keeping them away from the lawn around the greenhouse.

[@astrodiver1]

First, from one "middle age" youtuber to another, great job on the special effects! Had a neighbor with about 50 pinwheels in her yard. I suppose it worked but looked more like lawn art . BTW I have a Labradoodle for hire that will dredge up those Moles for you, she would only leave 50 foot long 2ft deep trenches.

[@TryNewThings]

I blew the annual special effects budget all in one go. Ha, I kind of snickered when I read on the box "attractive lawn ornament". Tempted to rent the Labradoodle, but my experience with them (neighbor has one) they are hyper and bark near constantly. I hope he cuts back on the barking as he gets older.

[@astrodiver1]

@@TryNewThings My Labradoodle, does not bark, free to a good home. :)

[@larrystephens7437]

My mole remover we plow the garden while disposing of them. Best of all she does it in places you didn't even know you wanted a garden there.

[@projectswithjw]

Im skeptical about that method.... I've been wondering if a heavy lawn roller with spikes would go deep enough to instantly end the moles in my yard. It's too much to spend on a wild idea for now though...

[@TryNewThings]

Was just writing to DeanBarr below how I do have a backup plan in that I hope to be purchasing a tow-behind lawn aerator with big spikes.

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Hey that's kinda cool! We make whirlygigs, I wonder if I mounted them on a ground rod would it work? 🤔 Wr have a wind and rain warning here today. Supposed to go up to +12°c by lunch time. Still haven't used my T25 to plow any snow this year!

[@TryNewThings]

Was actually going to try and build a whirlygig myself... I can't see why it may not work just as well (assuming the windmills work). Think they have a bunch of snow up in Moncton.

[@deanbarr5740]

Man, I hope this works Chris. I have a Mole problem in my backyard.

[@TryNewThings]

I hope it works as well... I do have one more idea up my sleeve potentially... I'm considering buying a big tow-behind lawn aerator with some big old spikes on it. For the lawn of course, but if a couple moles get caught up in the action, all the better.

[@davidcharles3131]

People I know have had mixed results with whirlybird things. Granular treatment works the best but it kills all worms and grubs and moles leave because there is nothing left to eat. I don’t think there is a perfect solution unless it’s a dog who digs up the little critters but leaves holes. Thanks for sharing.

[@TryNewThings]

At the house we had a neighbor's cat that caught moles for sport. I really need one of those cats to take out to the farm. There are some benefits to having moles I''m sure, but I sure hate mowing over dirt piles all summer long and would love to see them leave voluntarily.

[@quintensarn4595]

Having moles in the soil of your property is a sign of healthy soil. Moles actually improve soil structure! As a gardener I try to maximise the amount of moles in my soil, not remove them!

[@TryNewThings]

Quinten, very much appreciate the counter perspective my friend. Makes me feel a little better. I'd be happy if they just moved further down the hill and off the 'main' lawn :) Thanks for taking the time to write your thoughts.

[@astrodiver1]

I agree the moles like healthy soil, it's a problem if you need to walk over it.

[@1967BlackRose]

Good information

[@passapmachines4006]

Does it work?

[@TryNewThings]

It does work... to a degree. I would say it can be useful in a small area. I have now had these installed going on a year, and they do keep the moles away from the windmill location, in my case, I would estimate 25-30' radius. But, given that I have 4.5 acres, it just pushed them out another 25'. So I moved the two I have both up by the greenhouse just to keep them away from that, but gave up on trying to drive them off the whole property. I hope this is helpful.

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Did not have moles till I build a 12'×10' shed. Now I have a family destroying my yard. No bueno

[@TryNewThings]

No bueno for sure. They have been big fans of any area I try and make nicer.