[Tweeters] Getting rid of moles ...

[jimbetz at jimbetz.com]

Hi,

   Before you go right by this - there is a definite link to birds!

   We're reworking our yard and putting in native/bird friendly plants.
We have a long history of trouble with moles - and the yard is going
to be "all tan bark and plants".  The lawn has already been removed
and we're seeing evidence of mole activity.
   I know about/have tried most of the mole treatments - and they don't
really work (temporary, at best).  Moles eat earthworms.  So if we get
rid of the earthworms we'll get rid of the moles.

   Catch-22 ... we have a good number of robins that I don't want to
loose and I'm concerned about doing something to the earthworms that
will affect the robins and towhees.  I especially don't want to
poison the birds!

   Suggestions?
                                                       - Jim