How many of the spikes do you need? How do you tell if a tunnel is active?
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you don't need any, they don't work! they little critters would dig right up to the thing and right around it.
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The spikes don't work. After having them in the ground for over a month, not only did the mole activity continue, it actually increased. We found tunnels and mounds literally just feet away from the spikes. Don't waste your money on the spikes they don't work. The only way we got rid of the moles was with traps...(unfortunately after we wasted our money on half a dozen of these spikes)
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You are going to need 3-- one at each end and 1 in the middle. Have 3 in a 35' Not too many, as during wet weather all 3 do not even make it through the week before have to recharge. That's in middle Tennessee.
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It came with all the spike that you need. It requires 20 for the tent if you set it up completely plus an additional 8 if you add the fly and set it up completely. I got 8 of the 10" nail spikes and put them at corners and the centre cross sections and used the included stakes for the rest and it stood up really well
698186
Good question. Not exactly sure. Look at package directions (online if necessary). I guess it is probably potted in conditions you describe, so maybe only one spike every three months or so. Just not sure.
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You can either dig a small hole about 18 inches deep and bury it or as we did, you can just hammer it in with a rubber mallot. If you hammer it in place something like a chunk of wood over the spike so you don't damage it.
2175395
While no actual tunnels, there are about 6 or 7 overpasses/bridges, so basically one track/roads goes under another piece. Lots of inclines and curves in track.
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The directions call for the spikes to be placed a foot or more from the trunk. I'm presuming there is space enough in an indoor pot. If I were you and really wanted to try it, I would break apart a spike and place a small piece in the soil.
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Find a stretch of ground that is raised a bit from the rest. It should be soft when stepped on with your foot. This is one of their tunnels. Position the trap with the 2 spikes in this tunnel. The trap will be aligned so that you are stepping across the tunnel when setting it. Think of it as 2 pairs of scissors. The scissors will spread out across the tunnel when set so that the next time the mole run through the tunnel, it will either get grabbed by the first set of scissors or the second set of scissors.# = Grass####################O========||========= <Tunnel^Hole##### ^Trap##### Find a stretch of ground that is raised a bit from the rest. It should be soft when stepped on with your foot. This is one of their tunnels. Position the trap with the 2 spikes in this tunnel. The trap will be aligned so that you are stepping across the tunnel when setting it. Think of it as 2 pairs of scissors. The scissors will spread out across the tunnel when set so that the next time the mole run through the tunnel, it will either get grabbed by the first set of scissors or the second set of scissors.# = Grass####################O========||=========... » Read More Find a stretch of ground that is raised a bit from the rest. It should be soft when stepped on with your foot. This is one of their tunnels. Position the trap with the 2 spikes in this tunnel. The trap will be aligned so that you are stepping across the tunnel when setting it. Think of it as 2 pairs of scissors. The scissors will spread out across the tunnel when set so that the next time the mole run through the tunnel, it will either get grabbed by the first set of scissors or the second set of scissors.# = Grass####################O========||========= <Tunnel^Hole##### ^Trap##### « Show Less
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just run 12 guage thats what I ran but if it is over 50ft i would drop down to 10 gusge. The terminals are big enough to take them both
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I have found you really don't need the spikes. Out of doors it might be an issue as I find mine tends to blow over but in a garage it should not be a problem. I use the small caloway mat (about a square foot or so that I hold down on with a 30 or 40 penny nail. It's less expensive than a bigger mat though you might have problems anchoring it on a concrete floor. Though you could nail it to a large sheet of plywood.
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The spikes go in the soil and the other end of the attached tube goes in a container of water. You can use any container, though one with a smaller top is easier to keep trash (and pets) out of.
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To fill to capacity it's imperative to have on level ground, but to answer specifically, fairly level; partial full should be fine, hope this helped:)
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We have concrete floors and opted to put two on each level. They're cheap enough that this made sense. Even though these are not "mesh" units, their tech support provided me with instructions to "fake" a mesh setup, so people are able to roam through the building unaware that they have moved from one access point to another.
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I put thirty and it was more than enough, honestly. I don't think they will dig more tunnels if there are more of them, they will just dig faster. Already, the digging is the best part... it would actually be cool to see what 15 could do as opposed to 30.
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Depending on the density of your soil, you could use either 2 or 4 for that size area. Because the density of your soil may be difficult to determine, I'd suggest installing 4, evenly spaced. (The more dense the soil, the better the sound travels.) To insert them into the ground, I've found that using a small garden auger, the same diameter as the Mole Chaser, is a very effective. (I bought mine at a Home Depot.) Drill the hole and slide the Chaser into the opening. A snug fit is good. The alternative to this is digging a larger hole, inserting the Chaser and back-filling. This is less desirable as it allows 'loose' soil to surround the Chaser and diminishes it's sound. The auger method is very clean. A tip: After inserting the batteries into the inner sleeve, DO NOT insert the inner sleeve into the tube and allow it to drop with a thud to the bottom. Doing this may break the circuit board. Lower it hand, all the way until it reaches the bottom. Most important: Change the batteries out at 3 month intervals. Use good quality batteries, e.g., Duracell, and do not use re-chargables. Remember: Rodents will always burrow up to the Chaser immediately after installation giving you the impression that, "They're not afraid of it, it doesn't work!" This is incorrect. Burrowing rodents are territorial and protective of their environment. They will immediately investigate any "intrusion" into their domain. They will eventually find that they can't 'scare' the Chaser away and will become increasingly annoyed at it's constant buzzing. They then leave for more secure and quieter surroundings. Sort of like we do when we live next to lousy neighbors.
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I just bought the 10 pcs of professional glue, so I have no idea what spikes you are referring to, I'm sorry I could not help.
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Within 24 hours. Our AntWorks is covered with tunnel's now. If there not tunneling, open the lid and poke a couple of holes in the gel. They'll figure it out!