Any avid gardener or landscaper can tell you how much of an annoyance  moles  can be. From the unsightly raised tunnels and broken earth, to destroyed shrubs and vegetable plants – moles can be a major nuisance. 

Not to worry, though. There are some practical things you can do to get rid of moles in your yard. 

Signs of Moles in Your Yard, Lawn, and Garden

Mole control can be difficult, and it is even harder if you don’t know the signs of moles. Unfortunately, the great majority of the signs that moles leave behind are underground and not visible: mole tunnels. However, mole infestations will eventually become obvious through the destruction of gardens and lawns in the forms of dirt piles or mounds that are typically used by the mole as an entrance to their tunnel or a place where they push dirt out of their tunnels to get rid of it. 

Once you identify a mole infestation it will be easier to kill moles or to otherwise get rid of them from your yard, garden, or lawn with the help of a professional mole exterminator.

Below, we will consider some of the most effective strategies that professional pest control experts at YES! Pest employ to get rid of moles in your yard quickly and easily.

Placing Mole Traps in Your Yard

One method to get rid of moles in your yard is trapping. There are several types of mole traps. You’ll want to consider the trap’s longevity, price, and of course efficiency.  

Another consideration is safety. Although trapping moles can be effective when done properly, mole traps can also present some dangers. Many mole traps protrude above ground and could pose a potential danger to children or pets.  

There are two primary reasons homeowners fail to catch moles with traps in their yard. The first is that they place the traps in the wrong spot. To be effective, traps have to be places in the traveling tunnels (the longest and straightest tunnels). If the traps aren’t placed properly, they will fail. The second is that most homeowners make the mistake of only using one trap when many traps are needed. 

Mole Repellant For Yards

Another method to get rid of moles in your yard is to use a repellent. Some common mole repellents include castor oil pellets or liquids, sonic repellants, and electronic repellants. 

Some homeowners and gardeners believe that repellents are not a good way to get rid of moles in a yard, but they can help prevent moles from taking over in the first place. That said, using mole repellant may at least help you protect a specific area of landscaping or gardening. 

If you’ve got moles in your yard, it’s because there’s something good underground that they want to eat. That’s usually earthworms. Where there is an abundance of worms, there is almost certainly an abundance of moles. However, since worms are beneficial to a lawn, you shouldn’t try to completely eradicate them. 

A common misconception in homeowners, however, is that a grub control treatment for their lawn will resolve their mole problem. And while this may benefit the lawn, it likely won’t completely eradicate the moles, because their number one food source is earthworms. 

While moles are not necessarily dangerous to humans, they can certainly be a nuisance, especially to a gardener, landscaper, or homeowner.  If you’re dealing with a mole problem on your property the pest control experts at YES Pest Pros in  Bloomington  and  Columbus  have the solution. We will rid your property of these pests in a professional and environmentally responsible way, and all at an affordable rate! 

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