[cg] Fwd: [cg] Vole & Grub infestation--cure?

**B* B* <b*@ssc.wisc.edu>**

I got information for moles (and I assume it would work on voles) from the CG
list and it was suggested that a plant called "mole plant" or "gopher purge",
Euphorbia Lathyrus, worked by putting something into the soil that the
critters
don't like.  I haven't been able to find it in Madison, WI, but it would be
worth a try.  It's an annual, flowering.

Branden Born
Madison, WI

>
> My folks' backyard butts up against a wildlife natural preserve which
> surrounds a small spring-fed lake.  Due to the infestation of voles & grubs
> their small patch of lawn resembles a cross-section of honeycomb.  What is
> the best organic approach to promote "eviction"?  
>  
> I fear the concept of spraying nematodes because of the latest study
released
> indicating the cause of mutating amphibians is due to nematode 'infections'
> which 'scramble' the DNA messages thus producing the 'extra appendages'.  I
> would, obviously, oppose the use of non-organic chemicals.  We are at
lost to
> find the best harmonic approach to 'cure' this problem while respecting the
> fact we all share this planet.
>  
> All input greatly appreciated!
>  
> Cyndy Ross, Fellowship Chairperson

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