{"id":14970,"date":"2021-02-18T16:45:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T16:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14970"},"modified":"2021-02-18T20:09:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T20:09:22","slug":"do-coffee-grounds-keep-moles-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/do-coffee-grounds-keep-moles-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Do coffee grounds keep moles away?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-canvas-width=\"597.9999999999999\">\n<div data-canvas-width=\"585.2799999999996\">\n<div data-canvas-width=\"246.57600000000002\">\n<p>There are many theories surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/wildlife-control\/moles\/\">mole prevention<\/a>. While some are highly effective, others (such as putting down moth balls) are dangerous because they\u2019re toxic to other wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"551.8239999999998\">\n<p>In this blog, we answer the common question, \u2018do coffee grounds keep moles away?\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"600.0319999999999\">\n<p>Coffee grounds give off a strong odour which instantly repels moles. You can simply sprinkle fresh or brewed coffee grounds throughout the garden after making your morning pick-me-up.<\/p>\n<p>You can repeat this daily until the moles are gone and then once every two weeks to stop them returning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"526.9279999999999\">Avoid spreading coffee grounds around seeds or seedlings because it may inhibit germination and growth. It\u2019s also a good idea to compost any coffee grounds before you add them to your soil.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"511.6959999999998\">Please remember that mole infestations should be dealt with in accordance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/crru\/\">CRRU regulations<\/a> to prevent causing harm to other wildlife. If this is something you need help with, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> with your friendly local Prokill team.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many theories surrounding mole prevention. While some are highly effective, others (such as putting down moth balls) are dangerous because they\u2019re toxic to other wildlife. 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