Hello. I'm in south africa and I have a serious mole problem - the Cape Dune Mole-Rat (it's a massive thing larger than a rabbit) is destroying my garden! I've contacted a professional and they say they use chloroform to kill them through multiple applications. I'm generally against using poisons (we have a veggie garden) and I'm just wondering if this is good practice? From what I can see Chloroform is dangerous stuff - is it safe to use in the garden?
Thought a bored science teacher might be able to help me out!!
Using Chloroform in the Garden
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Re: Using Chloroform in the Garden
Chloroform can cause cancer.
Check MSDS
https://www.google.com/search?q=Chlorof ... irefox-b-m
Chlorine carbon compounds banned these days.
Check MSDS
https://www.google.com/search?q=Chlorof ... irefox-b-m
Chlorine carbon compounds banned these days.
Re: Using Chloroform in the Garden
Thanks - I did see that.
The other thing they suggested is aluminum phosphate tablets - seems just as bad to me...
Think I'll avoid going down either of those routes... Might just have to get used to the moles
The other thing they suggested is aluminum phosphate tablets - seems just as bad to me...
Think I'll avoid going down either of those routes... Might just have to get used to the moles
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Re: Using Chloroform in the Garden
Probably get an essenz ( Urine or something) from an animal what the rat dont like, like from fox, wolf, lion, etc. Ask a veterinary for that and spray it to the area where the rat lives.
Re: Using Chloroform in the Garden
Will see if I can find a compliant lion then
Good idea though - sure I can source some dog poop
Good idea though - sure I can source some dog poop