Moles and me

After spending hours on the Web, the conclusion ; mole chasing is a crap shoot.

One thing that surprised me, one mole can do all the damage my yard is riddled with. Can that be? According to the gurus who make a living dealing with these pests. YES

Another item that makes sense to me. Sandy soil will not conduct vibrations as well as compact (clay) .

There areas of clay layered below the sand layer all over my acre.  My entire yard (1 acre) is sand.

My thinking is that if I can get the stick from the pinwheel into the clay, maybe the vibrations will also affect the sand?

Here's another mistake (huge) I have made for years.  Out of frustration, when I see the tunnels, I stick the hose in the hole and turn on the water.

 I have wasted gallons and gallons of water!!  Moles appreciate damp soil!!! It is easier to dig through (duh).  If you have ever stuck the hose in one of the tunnels and turned on the water, and watched the siphoning effect..........................The tunnels are endless and you are helping the little buggers dig more!!!

Conclusion: for me? The cheaper, large children's pinwheels are as good or better than any gizmo offered.
The trick is to find them.  I have spent a good bit of time on the Web searching for pinwheels that might do the job.  Hours later, no information that I can use.
The best thing (why didn't I think of it before) ask the neighbor who has some lovely ones and a smooth yard!
I may also try long necked bottles buried in the yard thingy.  The idea here is that the wind blowing across the opening makes a noise the little beasties don't like.

Worth a try and the best long neck I can think of is a wine bottle. (need I say more?)