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(My guess is that I have both Eastern and star-nosed moles)
I would like to use a castor-oil spray, but I have robins, including a sitting mother, an...
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Asked May 05, 2024, 3:21 PM EDT
(My guess is that I have both Eastern and star-nosed moles)
I would like to use a castor-oil spray, but I have robins, including a sitting mother, and I don't want to do anything which might make my yard less attractive to them.
(I am contemplating trying to time the castor-oil application between fledging and the next set of eggs; but again, I want my yard to be welcoming to the robins.)
What are your thoughts?
Muskegon County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Mary,
The castor oil based repellent sprays are safe for people and other wildlife when
applied according to the label directions.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what_to_do_about_moles
Trapping moles is the most effective way of removing them from your yard and is
not a threat to other wildlife when traps are applied correctly.
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-trap-moles
I hope this helps.
