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critters in my cold frame

15 years ago

I have a small cold frame that sits next to the south side foundation of my house. Today I opened it to find some of the dirt kicked up in places and some small tunnels coming in under the frame around the sides. Moles? Mice? Do I trap them or what? My greens are growing beautifully, I don't want them wrecked by the pests or poison.

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yooperjon
15 years ago
yes I have seen this before it is some type of rodent.
Put a couple of traps baiter with peanutbutter in the
coldframe. That should take of the problem.
diggerdee zone 6 CT
15 years ago
With my vole problem, I've been living in fear of exactly this happening in my new (1st-time) cold frames. To be honest, I was kind of surprised that I didn't see this topic come up earlier. I can't offer any help, but wanted to wish you luck.

:)
Dee
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