On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:09:18 -0700 (PDT), moghouse
<tony.burrell2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:07:03 +0100, Old Codger
<oldcodger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:00:25 +0100, "Pat Gardiner"
>><patgardiner@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>>>It is being re****ted that B & Q have had to withdraw all their stocks
of
>>>mole traps from their Irish stores.
>>>
>>>PG
>>>
>>>PS Think about it. I did check and they do not seem to sell mole traps,
but
>>>they do sell sonic mole repellers.
>>>PPS. It could just be one of the best advertising plants of all
time.Think
>>>about it.
>>>
>>
>>Apparently there are no moles in Ireland, although MI5 would tell you
>>different.
>>
>>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7335006.stm
>>
>>Good chance for me to post the veggie alternative to slaughtering so
>>called pests.
>>
>>http://www.vegansociety.com/html/animals/care/pest_control.php
>>Humane animal traps
>>Most good hardware shops will stock live mouse and rat traps, or will
>>be able to order them from their suppliers.
>>
>>If you have no local stockist, humane traps are also available online.
>>For example, Ernest Charles < www.ernest-charles.com > sells a range
>>of humane traps and deterrents.
>>
>>Some branches of B&Q sell the 'Trip Trap' humane mousetrap (one way
>>trap so you can catch two). Members of the society have caught several
>>mice with this (reusable). Bait with chocolate or peanut butter.
>>
>>
>>CHECK TRAPS REGULARLY - at least every 6 hours, preferably more often,
>>as mice may die in them if not promptly released.
>>
>>
>>Ultrasound
>>There are various devices that use ultrasonic sound to deter mice,
>>rats, ants, spiders, moles; one model covers all. Harmless to birds,
>>cats, dogs and people, although might not be suitable for homes with
>>gerbils, hamsters or other rodents. Can be suitable for home, farm,
>>office & warehouse use. Available from mail order companies e.g.
>>Star****t www.izola.co.uk tel: 0800 542 5307 or DIY Pest Control
>>Suppliers (also sell non-humane methods) www.diypcs.co.uk tel: 0845
>>100 0800.
>>
>>
>>Humane Deterrents
>>Ants
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Paprika is supposed to be the easiest and best deterrent - sprinkle a
>>line across the ants' entryway, but be careful where it is sprinkled
>>because it can stain when it gets wet.
>>Ants also dislike the herbs pennyroyal, lavender, garlic and a liquid
>>preparation of ferns. Try liberal applications of these (the more
>>concentrated the better) on a regular basis.
>>
>>Aphids & White Fly
>>
>>
>>
>>Indoor plants - outside, dew and breezes discourage nesting. Try to
>>recreate these conditions by regular spritzing of plants with water
>>or, for infestations, 1 litre water, 1/2 tsp dish detergent and 1/4
>>cup vinegar. You could also try a fan for a few hours a day.
>>
>>Cats & Dogs
>>
>>
>>
>>Indoor plants - spraying plant with strong scents such as perfume or
>>air freshener may help
>>Liberator Cat Collar Stops cats killing! As the cat pounces a light
>>flashes & an alarm goes off to warn prey. Available from good pet
>>supply shops.
>>Coleus Canina - a plant that is scentless to humans but is effective
>>at discouraging cats by imitating the smell of a tom cat's urine! Also
>>effective with rabbits and other domestic animals. Available from
>>Thompson & Morgan www.thompson-morgan.com 01787 884141 or The Plant
>>Directory http://the-plant-directory.com
01302 782585
>>
>>Fleas
>>We know of no treatments that do not kill the fleas. Try combing out
>>the existing fleas and repel future insects using one of the following
>>means:
>>
>>
>>Tea-tree, eucalyptus, mint, rosemary and lavender oil are all good bug
>>repellents - try making up a mix and spraying a few drops onto your
>>carpet.
>>Xenex - a chemical-free flea treatment available from the vet.
>>Supplement with vitamins and minerals. Chlorella, klamath lake algae,
>>spirulina and garlic are all thought to help make dogs and cats less
>>attractive to fleas.
>>Denes make a liquid garlic that can be mixed with water and used to
>>groom through the coat to repel fleas.
>>
>>Flies
>>
>>
>>
>>Try burning citronella oil or basil oil near open windows to prevent
>>flies from entering.
>>
>>Mice
>>
>>Prevent all access to food, then - once you are sure that they have
>>left - ensure that all entry points are blocked
>>They dislike garlic, elderberry liquid or Crown Imperial
>>(Fritillaria).
>>See also humane traps and ultrasound
>>
>>Moles
>>
>>A mole repeller is available from Green Gardener, Brook Hill, Brundall
>>Road, Blofield. NR13 4LB. Tel : 01603 715096 Fax : 01603 716986
>>www.greengardener.co.uk
>>
>>Rats
>>
>>
>>
>>Dislike Cat Nip (Nepeta cataria) the plant cats go crazy over.
>>Prevent all access to food, then - once you are sure that they have
>>left - ensure that all entry points are blocked
>>See also humane traps and ultrasound
>>
>>Slugs & Snails
>>Notoriously difficult to deter, but plants can be protected from
>>decimation using:
>>
>>
>>The Flowerfortress - a round potholder that is an "effective slug and
>>snail barrier" for outdoor pot plants. Available mail order from
>>Ladybird garden Essentials, Ladybird House, 27 Harwood Vale, Bolton
>>BL2 3QU. £9. 99 plus £2.95 p&p. Or in person for £9. 99 from David
>>Graham, Tel: 0161 860 4869.
>>Slug it Out - protective recycled plastic ring that sits around
>>seedlings or plants, its sloping sides and over-lapping lip keep slugs
>>at bay. Available from The Natural Collection,
>>www.naturalcollection.com tel: 01225 404010
>>
>>Spiders
>>
>>A spray made with chestnut and clove scents deters spiders.
>>If you don't like catching them, The Natural Collection has a 'Spider
>>& Bug Buster' - a battery-operated suction device that allows you to
>>gently vacuum up spiders, wasps, and other crawling and hovering
>>insects, and release them outside without harming them. Available from
>>www.naturalcollection.com tel: 01225 404010
>>
>>Wasps
>>No known deterrent.
>>
>>
>>Some people have harnessed the help of a local beekeeper to move the
>>nest to a safer site. However, you can remove the nest yourself around
>>April when it is no bigger than a tennis ball. Place a clear polythene
>>bag over the nest (with the queen inside) and gently remove it. You
>>can then super glue it in a safe dry place (e.g. old shed, dry old
>>hollow tree, etc). Generally speaking they are useful garden insects
>>and come the Autumn they are likely to abandon the nest.
>>For the eviction of individual wasps, see the 'Spider & Bug Buster'
>>above.
>>A list of vegan insect repellents for human use can be found in the
>>Animal Free Shopper. Most repellents are based on aromatherapy oils
>>e.g. citronella.
>>
>Or then again you could let nature get on with it and not try to
>change the natural order!
Quite. I have no pests in my garden that I'm not happy to share with.
> Start eating meat,
Why make animals suffer when you don't need to!
> it might help you see the
>world as it is.
End factory farming before it ends us.
http://www.factoryfarming.org.uk/
> And for goodness sake STOP CROSS POSTING.
You've got some front complaining about posts when you post like a
village idiot yourself!
Cross posting is an education and it reaches the Neanderthals who like
to hide away in their own self inflicted miserable worlds.
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