How to drive a mole out of a summer cottage - types of scarers, principle of operation, features of choice

A mole that has settled in a garden is a real disaster for the owner. This "cute" animal does not stand on ceremony with the choice of a place for underground passages and can get out by digging a young apple tree or a bush of peonies. To drive out an uninvited guest from the garden, a mole repeller is used - a special device that emits sound, ultrasonic or vibration signals. There is a wide selection of such devices in specialized stores. They differ in cost, device and efficiency, and have their pros and cons. In addition, the repeller can be made by hand.

How to scare off a mole?

Despite the fact that not a single owner is delighted to see a chain of mounds of earth on the site, the mole is considered a useful animal. It loosens the earth, destroys larvae of caterpillars, horseflies, millipedes and other harmful insects wintering in the soil. In many European countries, the earthen mole is declared a nature reserve and is listed in the Red Book. It cannot be killed, because the mole is an important part of the ecosystem.

Experts have developed devices that can scare away the animal, make it leave the territory of the garden or vegetable garden, moving to another area.

Mole rats spend most of their lives underground, so their hearing and smell are especially well developed. Loud, harsh sounds are extremely annoying to the animal, instill fear and panic. A person is able to hear in the range from 16 kHz to 20 kHz. Moles, on the other hand, pick up sounds with a frequency of more than 20 kHz. It is thanks to this feature of their body that the use of sound scarers has become possible.

The principle of operation of the device is very simple: the device generates sound vibrations that scare away rodents within the range of the repeller. As a result, the animals change their location to a calmer one. “Moving” can take up to one and a half months, so you should not expect instantaneous action of the device.

The advantage of sound scarers is complete safety for plants, animals, insects and humans.

Electronic repeller

An electronic mole repeller generates sound signals through an electronic circuit. A special motor built into the body amplifies the signal to such an extent that at a frequency of 400 to 1000 Hz it can penetrate deeper than 45 m. After a few seconds of sound, there is a 30 second pause, and the sound is repeated again.

When installing the device, it must be borne in mind that the generated signal can be damped by voids and tunnels. Therefore, for greater efficiency, it is better to put two repellers instead of one.

Those who decided to purchase an electronic scarer should pay attention to the Tornado OZV-02 model. An electromechanical vibrator installed in the body of the device creates vibration of the soil, which is recognized by moles as a signal of danger. Due to the fact that the amplitude of the oscillations changes, animals cannot get used to it. "Tornado OZV.02" protects an area of ​​2000 m².

Ultrasonic Repeller

The most effective, popular and expensive device to help expel moles is an electronic ultrasonic repeller.With the help of a special emitter, the device generates ultrasonic waves, that is, air vibrations with a frequency of more than 20 kHz.

The radius of action depends on the features of the model, but on average is 35-50 m. The scarer is a hollow cylinder made of plastic or metal, pointed at the bottom. Inside the case is an electronic device and several batteries. The design is protected by a round cover from getting wet and dust.

When installing the device, several nuances must be taken into account:

• the efficiency of work will decrease if there is a stone or iron obstacle in the path of wave propagation (foundation, sheet fence);
• the denser the soil, the more powerful the waves;
• it is better to put the repeller as close as possible to the place where the mole exits;
• on a large area, it is better to use several scarers at once;
• the protective cover must protrude from the ground so that it does not flood in the rain.

The ultrasonic repeller will not only help to get rid of mole rats, but also scare away bears, shrews, snakes and other small animals.

By the way of power supply, there are two types of devices:

• battery powered;
• solar powered.

The batteries are designed for a certain period of time and will have to be replaced after the charge is exhausted. And for this you need to dig out the repeller, open the case, change the batteries, and return the device to its place. This is all quite troublesome.

Solar panels are also not so simple. In rainy or cloudy weather, the device will not receive energy and will not be able to work.

An excellent option is when both power sources are provided in the design.

Several models from domestic manufacturers for those who decide to purchase an ultrasonic repeller:

• "Antikrot" - the impact area is 6 ares;
• "Antikrot maxi" - coverage area - 8 acres;
• "Anticrot maxi solar" - does not need an outlet and batteries, as it works from a built-in battery, which is constantly recharged using a solar panel;

You can buy scarers through the Internet - for example, at the well-known site "Aliexpress" or in specialized centers "everything for the garden".

Sonic repeller

The sonic repeller emits sound waves with a duration of 1.5 to 3.5 seconds with a pause interval of 15 to 75 seconds. The radiation is supplemented by a vibrating pendulum. Due to the use of sound and vibration repelling, the animals leave the territory of the site for a long time.

An example of such a device is the EcoSniper LS - 997MR scarer. It protects an area up to 1500 m², runs on batteries and will help you get rid of a wide variety of rodent pests. At the same time, the device is absolutely safe for both plants and humans. Within a few days after turning on the device, the rodents begin to move to another place.

Mechanical scarer - spinner

The simplest and most economical solution is to buy a mechanical mole repeller, for example, a "Kysh" spinner. The device consists of three multi-directional turntables mounted on one platform, which, in turn, is mounted on a metal pole.

The blades of the structure catch even a weak gust of wind. This creates a vibration that is transmitted to the pole. This is also not to the liking of the moles, who are trying to quickly leave the dangerous place.

The radius of action of the turntable is only 5 m. But if necessary, you can put several wind turbines, because the cost of such a repeller is much lower than that of electronic devices.

How to choose a mole repellant?

When choosing a repeller, consider the following factors:

• Garden size and soil density. The range of the device is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. It is better to take a model with a small margin so that the waves cover the entire territory for sure.The higher the density of the earth, the further the sound travels. If the soil is loose, you will have to choose a stronger repeller.
• Underground barriers. Any obstacle that gets in the way of the sound wave reduces the efficiency of the device. If metal pipes are laid underground, there is a foundation, concrete paths, old trees with thick roots, this must be taken into account.
• Power supplies. Solar powered devices do not require battery replacement. They are efficient and less expensive - but only in sunny weather. Battery-powered scarers work until the energy supply is depleted, after which the batteries will have to be replaced. The best models have a built-in battery that is recharged by a solar panel.
• The material from which the body is made. Models with a metal case are more reliable, durable and durable than plastic devices. But the plastic does not corrode and weighs less.
• The ability to change the frequency of oscillations and the interval between them. This is necessary to prevent the animals from adapting to the sound.
• Price. An electronic device is always more expensive than a mechanical one. In addition, the cost of the repeller depends on the manufacturer. You should not buy cheap Chinese devices, it is better to give preference to the products of European companies.

After examining customer reviews and expert recommendations, it will be possible to choose an inexpensive but effective device that will protect the site from the invasion of moles.

How to make a plastic bottle repeller?

If there is no desire or opportunity to purchase an industrial remedy for scaring away moles, you can build the device yourself. As practice confirms, a homemade spinner from a plastic bottle will help solve the problem.

A noise device is made according to the following instructions:

1. You need to prepare a plastic bottle (1.5 liters) and a metal rod on which the windmill will rotate.
2. Make holes in the cap and the bottom of the bottle to attach the axle.
3. In the middle part of the dishes, 3-4 blades should be cut on the sides. To make the product neat and symmetrical, it is better to outline the cut lines with a felt-tip pen.
4. The blades are bent so that they stand perpendicular to the side surface of the bottle.
5. The plastic container is placed on the axle and the finished product is installed in the selected place.

A gust of wind will cause the plastic container to spin rapidly, making noise and vibrating on the ground. The animals, sensing danger, will move to a quieter place.

Do Mole Repellers Help?

Recently, mole repellents have been very popular with summer residents and gardeners. Ease of use, low cost, environmental friendliness - these are the main points for which such devices are valued. Manufacturers and retailers also assure their incredible effectiveness. If you believe the advertisements, then it is enough to dig the device into the ground - and all the moles in the company with snakes, snakes, mice and rats will leave the territory covered by sound waves in orderly rows.

However, it is clear from customer reviews that the picture is not so rosy. Some models of scarers do not give any effect and, on the contrary, even more holes appear around the device. Sometimes the device works normally at first, and after a few days its effectiveness drops to zero. There are many examples when one and the same model in one area scared away all the moles, but the neighbor does not work at all, and the animals became even more numerous.

Thus, we can draw the following conclusions:

• effective deterrents are produced today and are commercially available;
• at the same time, the market is overflowing with low-quality Chinese-assembled devices that seduce the summer resident with a low cost and doom all attempts to fight moles to failure;
• sometimes even the most "advanced" electronic scarers do not give a result, and the point here is not at all in the design, but in the soil in a particular area and the animals themselves, who stubbornly do not want to leave their habitat.

If moles appear in the garden or in the garden, you should not kill defenseless animals. Perhaps they have long chosen this site and before the arrival of a person they felt like complete owners here. To preserve flowers and trees, it is enough to scare away mole rats with the help of modern devices based on ultrasound, noise or vibration.