University of Kentucky test conclusions

The Efficacy of Molexit Mole Repellent to Reduce Damage Caused by the Eastern Mole (Scalopus Aquaticus L.)

Amy M. Courtney and Dr. Thomas G. Barnes.  Department of Forestry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.  40506

CONCLUSIONS AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The purpose of this study was to determine if Molexit repellent would reduce the damage caused by the eastern mole.  Statistical analysis has shown that there was a difference in treating an area either by flattening or by applying the product as opposed to doing nothing at all, but there was no difference in treatment types.  Seventy-five percent of flattened areas continuously had mole damage, where as 80% of product treated areas had no mole activity for four to six weeks.  No relationship was found between soil variables and efficacy; therefore, Molexit can be successfully applied to any lawn regardless of soil properties.  Thus, applying the suggested rate of Molexit will reduce damage caused by the eastern mile for four to six weeks.