AT A GLANCE
Can you catch a mole?
According to the Federal Nature Conservation Act, catching moles is prohibited in Germany because they are one of the specially protected species. Alternatively, one can repel the mole through natural methods such as smells and sounds. Inappropriate methods such as sonication, carbide, or submerging the ducts should be avoided.
the essentials in brief
- The mole is one of the specially protected species and must therefore neither be killed nor caught.
- Catching with a live trap is also prohibited.
- Instead, a mole can be repelled with sounds and smells.
- We advise against ultrasonic devices, carbide and water as measures against the mole.
The mole under protection
According to the Federal Species Protection Ordinance § 1 Clause 1, the mole is one of the specially protected species. As a result, it is prohibited under Section 44 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG):
- to catch, injure or even kill a mole kill
- taking a mole out of its habitat or even keeping it as a pet
- damaging or destroying the resting and breeding site
- him in reproduction or rearing his boys disturb
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You see, it is forbidden to catch a mole. But that is not without reason.
The feeding needs of the mole
A Mole eats a lot - mainly vermin! Moles feed on insects that will wreak havoc in your yard such as:
- grubs
- caterpillars
- larvae
- snails
Of course, a few useful creatures also fall victim to it, e.g. B. Worms.
The mole needs to eat half its body weight per day, around 50g. In order to do that, he has to eat constantly. Even a few hours without food can mean death for him. Catching with a tube trap placed in an unbaited mole hole therefore means death for the mole in most cases.
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High quality ground by mole
In addition to its activity as a pest exterminator, the mole also provides excellent Soil quality by digging through the different layers of soil and for a good oxygenation cares. If you have a mole in your garden, you can be sure that it will garden floor is of extremely good quality.
Catch mole with live trap and bait
If you set a live trap for the mole in the evening and it goes in early in the evening, it may be starving by morning. You may now think that you can ensure its survival by stocking the trap with enough food. However, keep in mind that a mole eats live snails and earthworms! In addition, the stress of transport can affect the mole so much that he Relocate not survived.
Permission to catch the mole
If you really want to catch the mole, you can try to get a permit from the state authority for nature and environmental protection. However, you need a really good reason to want to get rid of the mole. That you the mole hill not fallen is not a sufficient justification. Danger for the mole from pets on the premises can already be accepted as a reason. However, there may be times when you are encouraged to keep your pets in check.
Penalties for catching a mole
If you try to get one without permission Catch mole, fines await in the four-digit range on you. Depending on the federal state, penalties of up to €10,000 or €50,000 can be imposed. Especially if the mole is harmed by the catch or even dies, you can expect serious consequences if you report it.
Anyone who kills a mole can face fines of up to €50,000
Alternatives to catching a mole
The fact that you can't catch the mole doesn't mean that you have to live with its presence - although its usefulness speaks for itself, of course.
The use of home remedies and acoustic signals is permitted.
Repel mole with smells
Because moles have an excellent sense of smell, strong-smelling substances are torment for them. Therefore, you can use a homemade scent bomb to drive him away.
Scents that have been found to be helpful include:
- buttermilk or liquid manure
- mothballs
- essential oils
- Garlic
In the following instructions, we will explain how to use these resources to build and use a scent bomb:
1. Make a scent bomb
Choose several solid (no buttermilk or manure!) products from the above and mix them together. Put your substances in a cotton cloth and tie them up so that you can easily remove your mole repellent afterwards.
2. Stock molehills
Find several molehills in different places in the garden and use a small shovel to dig them up.
Then put your bundles in and dig up the pile again.
Mark each stocked pile with a stick.
3. use buttermilk
In the remaining mounds, put a good gulp of liquid manure (e.g. B. nettle manure or buttermilk. Also, dig up the hill a bit so you can hit the passage.
4. put plants
Additionally, you can grow crops that the mole hates, such as: B. fragrant herbs or imperial crowns.
5. renew products
In order for the smell not to fade, it is important that you renew your scent bombs weekly.
6. recognize success
When no new molehills appear, the mole has moved. So that he does not come back, it is advisable to maintain the measures for a few more weeks.
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Lock out mole
If you are sure that you have chased away the mole, you can use a mole barrier to ensure that no mole ever sets foot in your garden again. Mole barriers are metal nets that are laid horizontally or vertically.
Sounds against mole
In addition to its fine sense of smell, the mole also has an excellent sense of hearing. Therefore, sound can also be used against him. ultrasonic devices from specialist retailers have proven to be less effective. In addition, such devices can also disturb other animals such as bats or pets.
Homemade wind turbines or cans on metal poles are more effective and cheaper.
Mole Scare Instructions
- You will need a metal rod and a plastic bottle.
- Cut around the plastic bottle window in the neck of the bottle.
- Bend them outwards to create wings.
- Now you can paint the bottle however you like.
- Remove the cap and place the bottle on the pole. Alternatively, you can also cut out the bottom and put the bottle with the lid on the rod.
- Stick the pole into a molehill.
- Attach several pinwheels to different molehills.
- Alternatively, you can also use a can.
A mole pinwheel is easy to build yourself
Tip
The more the merrier: Combine sounds with smells to engage multiple of the mole's senses.
We advise against these methods
Procedures can be found on the Internet that are either hardly efficient or environmentally harmful or even dangerous. We strongly advise against the following methods:
| measure | Why not recommended | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Carbide/ Fumigation | Harmful to the environment, highly flammable, tearing | smells |
| Submerge mole burrows | Not effective, damaging Resting Places prohibited | Pour buttermilk into aisles |
| ultrasonic devices | Not effective, nuisance to other animals | Pinwheel against mole |
| Stick fish heads in aisles | Stinks barbaric | Buttermilk or replaceable scented sachets |
FAQ
What's the best way to catch a mole?
It is forbidden to catch a mole. You may only be permitted to use a relocate mole.
How do I get rid of the mole?
You can try using the mole with strongly scented home remedies like garlic, mothballs or buttermilk as well homemade wind turbines expel.
Why can't you kill a mole?
According to the Federal Species Protection Ordinance § 1 Clause 1, the mole is one of the specially protected species. Therefore, not only must he not be killed, but he must also not be caught or disturbed.
