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Barbara O
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I have read about a product called castor oil granules or camphor granules to chase away the chipmunks and moles. Where can I buy these granules? First the J beetles, then the moles, then the skunks.

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Plants: 1 | From: Western PA | Registered: Aug 2005  |  Seeded: 24.51.176.100
The Plant Doc
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Barb, At 1st I heard that this was going to be the best thing since white bread! Then I heard that it was just another gimmick. I still have not heard from anyone who has actually used this stuff, and I would be very interested in hearing of some 1st hand experiences myself.
I have not seen it on the market yet out here in Cheeseland, but I have been looking for it.

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Mike Maier
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Plants: 1592 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Sep 2003  |  Seeded: 172.160.176.26
ninniwinky
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my grandmother uses moth balls. She swears by it....


ninni
Plants: 120 | From: NY | Registered: May 2005  |  Seeded: 24.161.44.42
BFVISION
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Best gimmick I ever heard was wrigley chewing gum in the tunnels. Embarrassed to say I was so desperate I tried it.

The moles need food and grubs and earth worms are tops on their menu. Get rid of the grubs and generally the moles move on.

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BFVISION

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Plants: 197 | From: NJ, NORTHERN COUNTY | Registered: Aug 2003  |  Seeded: 65.40.122.85
thebearswoman
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The thing about chewing gum is an old wives tale. Moles are carnivorous and eat only meat which they find in the form of insects & larva & earthworms. They will not try to eat the gum.
Plants: 20 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Aug 2005  |  Seeded: 152.163.100.68
Daiquiri
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How do I get rid of these pesty moles? I have a new house and 3 acres of land, every where I look I see moles! Where do I begin? I need to start planting grass etc... soon!
Please Help.
I live in zone 6 Chesapeake Virginia

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Daiquiri
Plants: 3 | From: Chesapeake VA | Registered: Nov 2005  |  Seeded: 70.161.173.213
   

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