Holey Moley Moles gassed to protect Children

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by henrya

A question that occurs to me - is gassing the 'approved' method of Mole control, now they have (apparently) withdrawn strychnine? And what gas do they use?

henrya

i would guess that it is probably cymag - actually a powder but when wetted gives off cyanide gas - not pleasant , but probably kinder than trapping which is the other option - anyway lets not hijack colins thread - it is completely ridiculous to kill the moles for this reason by any method (email sent)

If they really must "control" the moles why can they not use sonic reppellers - this iswhat we used when i worked on a golf courseto keep the moles away from the greens and they worked fine then

[Garden Carpet]

sent email too Col. Good for you doing the interview.. when will it go out?

[cannylad]

Email off Colin, i use Wells as my base when i visit Norfolk, and i have stated my objection loud and clear. Good luck on turning this one around.

Regards Brian .

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by colinaj

Moles are being gassed in Wells next the sea Norfolk because the council is worried a child will trip over them and hurt themselves. Here is my letter to the Eastern Daily Press in response.
Norfolk news from EDP24, your local newspaper
Lets get a petition orgainised send your complaint to edpletters@archant.co.uk

My letter to the editor.
I was amazed and amused by the news story that Moles were being gassed in
Wells next the Sea because the children could trip over the hills and hurt
themselves.
What rubbish. Mole hills produce soft earth on their hills and they can be
raked away quite easily by someone and used to improve the soil.
Wells is a mecca for birdwatchers and Nature lovers I expect a lot of local
opposition on this.
Why not get the petty criminals to rake off the earth but dont kill the
moles for killing sake.

Evenbetter petition the town clerk.
clerk@wellstowncouncil.org.uk

Hi Cilinaj,

Are the children in your area blind, a mole hill is easily seen. It's ridiculous, are they going to gas JCB drivers who leave mounds of earth all over building sites, farmers leaving piles of manure etc, etc.

[vole-woman]

I can't find the article. Can you give a direct link?

Re publicity, try the Daily Mail or the Express - they'd have a field day with this story.

[BeccaB]

i have sent a complaint.
i think this idea is ridiculous has common sense gone to shot.

[nightshade]

I have just e-mailed a protest,they should train the children not give an
example of mindless killing

[werdnal]

Now let me think ......

Dog and cats - toxocaria can cause blindness in children - lets gas all dogs and cats

Birds - minor risk of bird flu transmission - lets gas all birds

Buses - children can be run over by a bus - lets gas all bus drivers

[clairey]

I expect I've missed the boat on this one by now but I think that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read!! Common sense out the window and no one has to take reponsibility for themselves anymore...it's a wonder anyone's allowed out the house!!! THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD!!!!!!!

[Rodosranger]

Just saw WAB on the tv! It was on the local anglia news as part of a report about this mole control story.

Agree with everyone who is against this practice. I am afraid health & safety has and does create madness such as this, we all need to be aware of it and fight back with common sense and facts where appropriate.