Hello from the starter gardener

[Charlotte]

I am from the southeast. I have three children ages 9 to 10 month. My husband Tracy and I struggle with gardening here in the south, we might have a problem anywhere. Right now I have a mole problem. I went on line and someone said to use murphy's oil soap, cayenne pepper, and caster oil. Is this useless or do I need to get a cat?

[gardengirl72]

This is the second mole question we've had. I have no experience with moles. Hopefully someone out there has an answer for you. Please let us know what you end up doing and if it works or not.

[plantoneonme]

Sorry (but glad) to say I have no experience with moles. I am thinking that raised beds with a fine mesh wire on the bottom would prevent them from getting to your plants though. Kim

[Cynthia]

glad to have you here. I haven't heard the oil soap but I have heard of the castor oil (get it from the pharmacy) & dish soap, so the murphy's oil soap might well be right. There is also a product called "mole scram" that might be effective. These are mammals and so cayenne might help too. good luck .