May 2, 2021 · There are quite a few websites that recommend planting a biennial (occasionally annual) spurge known as the mole plant or gopher plant (Euphorbia lathyris)* to repel moles and gophers from the garden. The claim is either that it gives off an odor that moles and gophers simply cannot stand or its poisonous roots will keep them away.

Nov 23, 2022 · Caper spurge mole plant is either an annual or biennial plant that exudes latex when cut or broken. It has cup-shaped, greenish or yellow flowers. The plant is upright, leaves are linear and bluish-green in color. Unfortunately, all parts of the mole spurge plant are poisonous.

The Mole Plant (also known as Caper Spurge, Gopher Spurge or Gopher Plant) is a garden annual or biennial that is mistakenly thought to repel moles or pocket gophers. This plant is considered an annual herb or biennial. The stems are erect and fleshy. When cut …

It is a subshrub and measures 5 inches to up 4 feet tall. The common names, mole plant and gopher spurge, are based on the belief that this plant repels these animals; however, this may be more folklore than fact. Caper spurge is toxic, and it was once used as a violent purgative.

Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a member of the spurge family and is native to tropical Africa where it grows as a tree to 40 feet tall. When grown as an annual it is usually a more modest 10 feet tall. Its leaves are star shaped with five to nine lobes and can be …

Oct 18, 2024 · They are feeding on earthworms and possibly grubs and soil insects. Moles vary on how long they may remain in an area. When food resources dwindle, they may move on. For more information on moles, see the Michigan State University Extension article, “Moles in the lawn.” Photo 6. Moles create air vents in soil during winter months. Photo by ...

Jul 14, 2023 · To get rid of the moles in your yard, try using plants or water to repel them—or consider a live trap in the spring. Learn more ways to get rid of these pests.

Castor bean is a noxious weed in southern and central California. The plant is classified as Category II invasive species in the State of Florida. The genus name, Ricinus, is the Latin word for "tick." This name was given since the seeds resemble a species of European tick. The epithet, communis, means common. Plant in full sun in rich moist soils.

Apr 17, 2018 · So, if you want to keep moles from ripping up your yard and garden and want to follow the letter of the law and not blow up the neighborhood, how do you get get rid of these pests?