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therefrom. The surface burrow, which raises the sod in ridges, 

 is quite distinct from the main burrow, which lies deeper. The 

 surface burrow is made, I believe, by the mole in pursuit of grubs 

 or worms among the grass roots or just below. 



I have no faith in attempts to poison moles, and believe 

 poisoned wheat or corn or meal is absolutely of no avail in this 

 connection. Moles appear to be almost entirely carnivorous or 

 meat eaters, and the meat must be living apparently. Wheat, corn 

 or meal is not attractive to them. The ordinary steel trap is 

 sometimes used with success. One writer claims, upon what 

 ground I do not know, that moles are very fond of sugar, and that 



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Fig. 160. — A "Rabbit-proof" Fence which is not always true to name. 



if it is slightly poisoned with powdered strychnine and placed in 

 their burrows, beneficial results follow. The Entomologist wishes 

 again to caution those who use strychnine. It is a deadly poison 

 and should be handled with the greatest care. 



