Cleaning Solutions, our parent company was established in February 1990 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We began with formulating, marketing, and manufacturing carpet cleaning, janitor-sanitary supply chemicals and general automotive aftermarket cleaning products.

With good sales and steady growth in the professional cleaning industry we looked for other ways in which to use our advanced chemical formulation knowledge and manufacturing facility. We discovered there was a need for animal repellents that were environmentally safe, effective, and easy to use.

We decided to branch out to the outdoor living or lawn and garden market under the business name of Pest Solutions. As a result we developed Scoot Mole Evacuator in 1994. Its component - castor oil was safe, natural, and it worked to repel unwanted moles, voles and other burrowing animals. Receiving a Federal EPA Registration for Scoot Mole was a big part of its success. After the consumer sales success of our Scoot Mole, we developedScoot Deer, Scoot Squirrel and Scoot Rabbit repellents in 1995 to1996. All three new repellents acquired Federal EPA Registrations by meeting rigorous standards and environmental regulations – which means that we had to prove that they work.

In the lawn and garden industry our Scoot repellents gained consumer popularity bringing increased sales for Pest Solutions. We didn’t take our success for granted however and looked for ways to improve on how well our products performed. In 1999 we changed our original formulas and introduced to the market the first water resistant, time release products in the category. Again, we proved their effectiveness and our claim for long lasting results and recieved Federal EPA Registrations.

In order to promote brand recognition Pest Solutions established its new name to Scoot Products in 2002. We’ve been growing ever since. Scoot Products introduced our outdoor living products with the same earth friendly concerns in mind. Our Scoot Mower Cleaner, Mower Shield, Grill Cleaner, Patio Furniture Cleaner, and Bird Feeder Cleaner products are safe to use, biodegradable, and make clean up quick and easy.

Cleaning Solutions and Scoot Products staff members are committed to excellence in products and service. We take pride in our commitment by manufacturing solutions that work. We continually look for innovative animal repellents and cleaning solutions that promote green - environmental health and work effectively. As we find them we’ll pass them along.

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We’re grateful for all of the blessings we’ve been given in our lives and in our business.

It is through Him all things are possible.

Q: Your products available in stores also?

 A: Thank you for your email. Simply type in your zip code under the Dealer Locations tab to find the closest garden center that carries Scoot Products.  We recommend calling first to make sure they have your favorite repellent or outdoor cleaner in stock.  Still can't find Scoot?  Please

call us and we'll find a location near you or take your order over the phone. 

Scoot Mole Repellent

Q: What concentration of liquid would I use for the mole repellent in a backpack sprayer?

A: Scoot Mole Liquid is dispersed at a 20 to 1 ratio.  Our 32 oz. bottle will cover 10,000 sq. ft.

Q: I read the comments regarding animals. It says it is safe. When I was at the store the clerk said that if my dog walked on the product after it was applied and licked his paws he would get sick. Could you please advise me if Scoot Mole is safe to apply? Also, my neighbor has a cat that frequents our year. Will it be safe for the cat also?

A: Thank you for your inquiry about the safety of our Scoot Mole Repellent.  Scoot Mole is made with all natural Castor and Garlic Oils. It’s perfectly safe for animals to walk on after applying. The oils start to penetrate the soil immediately after watering the treated area.  Scoot Mole is People, Pet, & Plant Safe™.

 Q: Is this product also effective against voles, and is it safe to use in a vegetable garden?

A: Scoot Mole is very effective in repelling moles, voles, gophers, and other burrowing animals and it’s safe to use in a vegetable garden. The Castor and Garlic Oils are natural ingredients so it’s People, Pet, & Plant Safe™.  Please let us know if you’d like more information about our Scoot Mole Repellents.

Q: I'm just beginning a lovely large vegetable garden plot in a Community Garden - we were told that they have a constant struggle with the vole population. Is your product safe for using in and around vegetable plots?

A: What a wonderful Community Project you’ve undertaken. Thank you for your question regarding using Scoot Mole Repellent in a vegetable garden.  Scoot Mole Repellent is made with Castor and Garlic Oils that are People, Pet, & Plant Safe™, they’re natural ingredients.  It’s very effective in repelling moles, voles, gophers, and other burrowing animals.

I’d recommend treating the garden area fairly soon. Spring is a great time to apply our product and it would be easier to apply before the plot is planted. The oils won’t harm the people doing the planting. The oils permeate the soil between eight and ten inches so it gets down to the moles, voles, and gophers food source.  They dislike the smell and taste and have a hard time smelling their food and will go to untreated areas.

Q: I have the 32 oz container of Scoot Mole.  I have sprayed it for 20 minutes or more and the level of material in the container has gone down maybe 1/2 inch.  How long does it normally take to use up a full container? I used Scoot last year and do not remember this problem.

A: Thank you for your inquiry and for choosing our Scoot Mole Repellent. In answer to your question - it usually only takes between twenty to twenty five minutes to empty our 32oz. bottle. However if the oil is cold it tends to take longer. We’re located close to you in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the outside temperature has been pretty cool. If your bottle wasn’t stored inside it was more than likely not warm enough to dispense in less time.  I usually tell our cooler weather customers to set the bottle in a sink with hot water for ten to fifteen minutes to warm of the oil before applying.  Hope that this helps for future use!

Q: I need to know if your products are safe for my pets. I would also like to know more about your cleaning products and their safety?

A: Scoot Mole Liquid and Scoot Mole Granular are People, Pet, & Plant Safe. The Castor and Garlic Oils used in the product are all natural ingredients.  If your animals were to chew on the bottle or granular bag and ingest a lot of the product they would more than likely experience loose stools and/or vomiting but would not have long lasting effects. We're not aware of this ever happening! Thank goodness! Hope this answers your question.

Q: What is the percentage of castor oil. We have used some in the past, and it only works well if it is a high concentration.

A: The percentage of Castor Oil in our Scoot Mole Liquid is 99.8897%. We add a very potent Garlic Oil -  0.1103% that makes the product multi-critter functional. By adding the garlic oil our Scoot Mole repels Rabbits, Chipmunks, Ground Squirrels, Skunks, and other burrowing animals that dislike the smell and taste of the garlic oil. Both our Scoot Mole Liquid and Granular Repellents are proven performers.  The key driving the animals away is following our step by step application instructions.  Let us know if you need more information.

Q: What works to get rid of moles. How much do we need of your product?

A: Our Scoot Mole Repellents really do work to get rid of moles, voles, gophers, skunks, rabbits, chipmunks, and other burrowing animals.

We use only the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade Castor and Garlic Oils in our Scoot Mole Products.

• Scoot Mole 32oz. bottle covers 10,000 square feet, goes on with a hose end applicator.
• Scoot Mole Granular 10# bag covers 10,000 square feet, it's applied using a broadcast spreader.

Q: Will it also repel my neighbors outside dwelling cats from coming into my yard & using it as a litterbox. The odor at my front door is absolutely horrid.

A: We have a product that will work to keep the cats from your yard.  Spray our Scoot Squirrel Repellent in the areas by your front door and paths that they travel through regularly. They’ll find the pepper effects uncomfortable for a short time - without causing them any permanent affects.  The cats will learn that every time they enter the treated area they’ll have a bad experience and consequently will stay away.  It may take a few incidences of discomfort for animals but eventually they will modify their behavior.

Q: Does this product make your yard smell like garlic?

A: Thanks for your email. You will have a slight smell when applying. It is not overpowering and will disperse quickly. I (personally) actually like the odor. When we are filling bottles I get hungry as I LOVE Italian food.

Regardless if you are applying our liquid or granular product, it  gets down into the soil when you water or it rains. From then on there is no odor at all. Hope this helps!

Q: How new is this product? After 90 days, you retreat the perimeter of affected property--how long can you get by with treating only the perimeter? Does it have to be applied with or without watering? (Please do not share my e-mail address!)

A: Thanks for your email – and we never share our customers information . We had to do a TON of efficacy testing prior to obtaining EPA approval and licensing. Basically we had to prove it works. We have been making this for a decade and receive very few complaints. The complaints we do get typically are from customers who don’t read the label and treat their entire yard at once…not driving the moles out like we suggest.

If, for any reason, you are not THRILLED with the results, let us know. We’ll gladly refund your money.

In terms of the reapplying after 90 days, yes- you just do the perimeter to create a barrier. The Mole Liquid is applied with a hose end applicator – so it is watered while you apply it. The granular requires either watering OR a good rain after application for it to activate. Both options rely on the active ingredients to work down 8-10 inches into the soil to affect the moles food source. Hope this helps. 

Q: What air/soil temperature do you recommend for application?