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As has previously been mentioned, the UK's estimated 7.2 million cats are known to take millions (up to 55 million!) of birds each year, but from a conservation viewpoint, we need to consider whether this is causing bird populations to decline. The domestic cat takes 15 times more birds than owls...

In that case, the decision now lies with you - most of the deterrents mentioned above and in the previous forum are likely to put the fox off too - you can try soaking the log pile in lemon juice/chilli paste/vinegar and also pasting the entrances with the same, this is likely to put the cat off, but...

The other forum on cats and deterrents can be found here And i would also recommend a high powered water pistol! :-)

I've been having a look around and found this website - a tried and tested method it seems, albeit a tad tricky, to catch a mole. It is legal to relocate a mole - meadows or fields away from areas where there may be conflict with other gardens (and gardeners!) would be ideal All the best!

Not sure i agree with using jeyes fluid in the garden...! You could try a more natural way - mix up some peppermint oil/garlic salts/chilli powder in a watering can and pour it liberally over the worst affected areas or the areas you wish to protect. The mole is hunting for food while tunnelling so...