diff --git a/nodes_hay.lua b/nodes_hay.lua
index 3d1f8b0..61b6b4b 100644
--- a/nodes_hay.lua
+++ b/nodes_hay.lua
@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@ if(     minetest.registered_items["default:dirt_with_grass"]
 		if not timer:is_started() then
 			timer:start(math.random(60, 300))
 		end
-		-- TODO: prevent dirt from beeing multiplied this way (that is: give no dirt!)
+		-- prevent dirt from beeing multiplied this way (that is: give no dirt!)
+		local inv = digger:get_inventory()
+		inv:remove_item('main', 'default:dirt 1')
 		return
 	end,
   })