Have a mole problem in your yard? Solve your problem by knowing how to spot a mole infestation and treat the area mole baits. You can protect root systems, eliminate unsightly mounds in your lawn, and prevent mole damage.

Identifying Moles

Moles use their large claws to dig holes in your yard. One mole can create up to 150 feet of tunnels in just one day. Discharged mounded soil and heaved runways are indicators of the mole's presence.

A mole's diet consists of earthworms, grubs, and other insects. These insectivores can almost eat their entire body weight on a daily basis. To get rid of moles from your yard, it is a wise idea to remove their food source - Insects.

How to Detect Signs of Moles in Your Yard

How do you know if you have moles in your yard? Even though moles spend most of their lives underground, they are not subtle creatures, and their presence is easily noticed if you know where to look.

Three of the main signs of mole activity to look out for are:

1. Dead Grass

As moles dig tunnels under your yard, they interfere with the root systems of your lawn. This kills the grass and you will begin to see dried patches of dead grass.

Once you have confirmed that moles are in your yard, the next step to getting rid of them is to locate the main mole runways or tunnels.

Sub-Surface Runways

Sub-surface mole runways are feeding tunnels just below the soil surface.

Deep Runways

The deep mole tunnels are usually the main runways since they are used every day as the mole travels to and from the main subsurface runways or the nest.

The soil excavated from the deep tunnels is deposited on the surface through short vertical tunnels in volcano-like heaps (Mole mounds should not be confused with pocket gopher mounds, which are more horse-shoe shaped.)

The number of mole mounds or surface ridges present is no indication of how many moles may be present. On average, one acre of land will support about two or three moles at one time.

However, areas next to large tracts of forested areas may be subject to moles' continual invasions because such areas may support many moles.

Getting Rid of Moles

If you have an existing mole problem, there are several methods to control your mole population in the yard.

Some of the best methods to get rid of moles are preventative, they help to deter moles before they start to infest your yard. There are both home remedies and commercial pest control solutions to stop moles from making tunnels under your lawn.

Baiting

Talpirid mole bait's size, shape, and feel let ground moles consume the bait in the same manner as its primary food source, the earthworm. These baits mimic the mole's natural food source and has the same size, shape, and feel as earthworms.

One worm contains a lethal dose of bromethalin, an active ingredient that capitalizes on the mole's high energy demands.

Special enhancers ensure immediate attraction and excellent product acceptance.

Talpirid mole baits work quickly and can kill in 24 hours.

Mole Traps

Trapping is one of the most reliable strategies for killing moles. A wide range of mole traps are available on the market, specifically designed to get rid of moles permanently.

As with all mole control treatment methods (particularly with trapping), patience and persistence are the keywords.

It is critical to place the mole trap in the right place, a great place to start is at the entrance of any mole tunnels that you have discovered.

Trapping ground moles is usually easiest during the spring and fall with mole activity at a peak. Trapping in the early spring can also eliminate pregnant females, reducing the population.

Lawn damage caused by moles plagues homeowners and lawn care specialists alike. Seldom seen as they tirelessly tunnel underground, moles leave their telltale marks above ground as unsightly "molehills," mounds of soil, or grassless brown streaks.

Trapping is most successful during the spring and fall months after rain.

Moles are more difficult to locate in the summer and winter months since their tunnels are deeper in the soil.

Talpirid Mole Trap is a heavy-duty, dual-spring trap designed for use by the professional pest control market.

Talpirid Mole Trap offers professionals speed and safety in servicing mole accounts.

This specially designed "hands-free" mole trap is fast and easy to place and set.

After identifying and properly preparing an active mole tunnel, place the trap jaws in the active mole tunnel and step on the trap's yellow foot pedal, which sets the trigger below the surface.

Releasing trapped moles:

Captured ground moles are released by removing the trap from the ground and compressing the pedal by hand.

Using the trap's safety release button, the trap can be quickly and safely disengaged and relocated to other mole tunnels, depending on mole pressure.

The Talpirid Mole Trap can be used over and over again to kill moles. Made of glass-filled nylon, Talpirid Mole Trap will not rust and can be used in all soil types.

Using Gassers

Although poisonous gases such as Revenge Rodent Smoke Bombs are generally less effective unless you can gas the primary nests and repeated applications are made, some people have gotten good results with this type of product.

How to Prevent Moles

Use Mole Repellents

If you would prefer not to use poisons or gassers to kill moles. There are non-toxic mole repellents that can be used for mole prevention.

These repellents won’t kill moles, but they will disrupt their digestive system, and encourage them to seek food from other places.

There are certain flowers and plants that can also prevent ground moles from entering your yard. Plants in the allium family are natural pest repellents.

Daffodils, marigolds, and others give off a smell that moles are repelled by. Adding these flowers to your garden will help get rid of moles and other pests, while also adding a spot of beauty.

Moles do not like sound disturbances and will be driven away by ultrasonic repellents. Sonic Spikes are devices that can be placed in your backyard and release electronic vibrations to repel moles.

Granulated Repellents

By sprinkling repellent granules into the soil of your backyard, you can deter moles. The mole control granules release castor oil into the ground and repel the little critters.

These creatures dislike the scent, so it's a great choice to discourage moles. We recommend that you spread these non-toxic granules on your yard or in your garden. Some of the granular repellents that we recommend are:

Liquid Repellents: