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01Mole Inspection
Mapping fresh ridges and mounds, testing which runways are active, and confirming it's a mole and not a gopher or vole.
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02Active-Runway Trapping
Traps set in the main runways and checked every day or two until the mole is caught.
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03Lawn Damage Check
Sorting out mole tunnels from gopher feeding, grub damage or irrigation problems before anything is treated.
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04Larger Properties
Monitoring plans for big lawns, common areas, sports fields and grounds where moles keep coming back.
Explore this serviceWhy do moles keep coming back?
Moles look like an army, but most yards have just one to three. They hunt earthworms and grubs, and every ridge and mound you see is a side effect of that. They're busiest in spring and fall, especially after rain.
What works is simple: find an active runway and trap it. Repellents, sonic stakes, chewing gum and flooding rarely do anything lasting. Grub control on its own usually doesn't move them on, because earthworms are their main food.
Below you'll find how to tell moles from gophers and voles, how to find an active tunnel, when to fix the lawn and what mole control usually costs.
What kind of mole problem are you seeing?
Raised ridges
Meandering ridges just under the turf are feeding tunnels. Many are used once and abandoned.
Volcano-shaped mounds
Round mounds with soil pushed up in the middle come from deeper tunnels. Gopher mounds are crescent-shaped instead.
Spongy ground
Lawn that sinks underfoot along walks, fences and beds often sits over a main runway.
What should you ask before booking?
Ask what the visit includes, how much it costs, and whether a follow-up is included. It’s also helpful to know what you’ll need to do before treatment and when you can use the area again.
Have children or pets at home? Mention them when discussing treatment. For a business, let the company know your opening hours so you can talk about a convenient time to visit.
How mole activity changes through the year
- Spring: Peak tunneling, especially after rain. The best time to trap.
- Summer: Heat and dry soil push moles deeper. Fewer new ridges.
- Fall: A second burst near the surface as the soil cools and moistens.
- Winter: Frozen ground sends moles deep in the North. In mild areas, some activity continues.
Keep exploring your options
- Mole Inspection — Evaluate fresh ridges, mound shape, soil conditions, and likely active runways before choosing a control method.
- Active-Runway Trapping — Ask a provider which traps are legal locally, how active runways are selected, and how often traps are checked.
- Lawn Damage Assessment — Separate mole tunneling from gopher feeding, irrigation problems, grub damage, and other causes of lawn decline.
- Commercial Property Planning — Request a written inspection and monitoring plan for larger lawns, common areas, athletic fields, or managed landscapes.
- Contact and quote request — ask a question or request a quote.