Re: Moles, Voles or the like

From: Tony Avent <tony at plantdel.com> on 1997.05.19 at 20:21:29(760) Al: Sorry to hear of your hungry voles. I have had similar problems before we declared war! Voles are actually quite easy to kill if you follow three simple steps. We use a product called Rozol, although any rat killer will work except Warfarin based products. #1 - bait must be placed every 10' thru the planted area. If you can't find a run, simply dump it on the ground. Step #2, you must cover the bait as voles only feed in the dark. We use upside down clay flower pots. Step #3 Bait must be replaced 14 days after original. Three weeks will not work! If after the second feeding, the bait continues to disappear (unlikely) continue the feeding. We feed in the spring and fall only. After 2 seasons of treating, we have now gone 3 years with virtually no voles. In university tests, 98% control has been achieved. Those without sucess have not followed the above steps. I hope this helps. Tony Avent +More Plant Delights Nursery 9241 Sauls Road Raleigh, NC 27603 USA ph 919 772-4794 fx 919 662-0370 email tony@plantdel.com USDA zone 7, 0F-100F "I Consider Every Plant Hardy Until I Have Killed It Myself...Three Times" - Avent

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