One of the most common of these surefire remedies has been to place chewing gum in the burrow. Research has shown that doing so has no effect on moles even if they eat it. Do not place broken glass, razor blades, rose branches, bleaches, diesel fuel, lye, sheep dip, or human hair down the burrow system to drive the mole away. Do not use poison peanuts. Remember, moles eat insects and earthworms, not nuts.
Poisons are also a danger to family pets or other wildlife.
The use of insecticides to destroy the mole's food source is also not recommended. If you have a grub problem, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County for information on treating the problem. Therefore, treat your lawn for a grub problem, not a mole problem. Some people think that the mole plant, Euphorbia lathyris , or castor bean plants repel moles. However, these plants' repellent properties are doubtful.