Moles

Are Moles Harmful?

Moles can be considered harmful in several ways, particularly in relation to lawns, gardens, and agricultural areas. Here are some of the primary concerns:

• Lawn and Landscape Damage – Moles create extensive tunnel systems just beneath the surface of the ground, leading to raised ridges, soft spots, and mounds of displaced soil (molehills). This can make lawns and gardens look unsightly and difficult to maintain.
• Root Disturbance – While moles primarily feed on insects and grubs, their tunneling can disrupt plant roots, leading to poor plant health or even death. This is especially problematic for delicate flowers, vegetable gardens, and young trees.
• Soil Erosion – The displacement of soil caused by mole tunneling can contribute to erosion, especially in areas with loose or sandy soil. This can lead to uneven terrain and drainage issues.
• Damage to Irrigation and Utility Lines – Moles may inadvertently damage underground irrigation systems, cables, and pipes while burrowing, leading to costly repairs.
• Attracting Other Pests – Mole tunnels create access points for other burrowing animals like voles and mice, which can then feed on plant roots, bulbs, and even crops.
• Hazardous Ground Conditions – The uneven ground caused by mole activity can create tripping hazards for people and animals, posing risks in residential yards, parks, and farmland.
• Agricultural Losses – On farms, mole activity can interfere with crop production by disrupting root systems, displacing seeds, and making the soil uneven for machinery.

While moles do provide some benefits—such as aerating soil and controlling insect populations—their presence can cause significant damage when left unchecked.

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Mole Removal

Moles become a serious concern because of the hidden damage they inflict beneath the surface. Their tunneling activity disrupts soil structure, dries out root zones, and weakens the stability of lawns, gardens, and landscaped areas. Even a small number of moles can create extensive networks of tunnels that expose plant roots, cause uneven ground, and make maintenance hazardous. For homeowners and property managers, this means the risk of tripping hazards, turf that deteriorates rapidly, and plantings that fail despite proper care. In agricultural and commercial settings, their activity can undermine irrigation systems and reduce the health and productivity of the soil. Removing them promptly prevents these escalating issues, protects the investment in your landscape, and restores the conditions needed for healthy grass and plant growth.

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Mole Control

Moles cause real, measurable property damage. Their tunneling uproots lawns, damages shallow-rooted plants, creates trip hazards, and over time can undermine irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, shallow foundations, and patios. For homeowners who value curb appeal (and for commercial properties), visible mole damage reduces perceived property value and can escalate into costly repairs. Minimizing that damage quickly is the main reason to act professionally rather than waiting.

“Mole activity” is often mistaken for voles, gophers, snakes, or simple grub damage. Misidentification leads to ineffective treatments. Our professionals accurately diagnose whether the problem is true moles (insectivores that follow earthworms/larvae), or surface/vegetation feeders. That determines the right tools and techniques — trapping placement, baiting strategies, or habitat modification — which is why our results are much more reliable than guesswork.

Our professionals bring expertise, specialized equipment, and access to effective tools and baits that are not readily available or even legal for general consumer use in some areas. Our experienced technicians read tunnel systems, soil types, and activity patterns to place traps or bait where they will work — not where the homeowner hopes. That reduces repeated visits and increases first-visit success rates.

We apply an integrated approach that minimizes environmental impact while maximizing effectiveness. If a control method requires a permit or has label restrictions, our licensed professionals handle it correctly.

Going with our professional services reduces repeat purchases of DIY mole control products, avoids botched attempts that worsen tunnels, and prevents a number of secondary costs (irrigation repairs, re-sodding, plant replacement). For many homeowners, the cost of our professional mole control more than pays for itself in avoided lawn repair alone.

Moles move quickly and their activity can be intermittent. Our pros get results faster by using proven methods and experience-based placement, which reduces the weeks/months of frustration homeowners face trying random methods. That convenience is especially valuable for busy households or commercial properties where aesthetics must be maintained.

Mole Exterminators

Hiring our local exterminator for mole control offers several clear advantages over relying on a national company. Our local specialists have intimate knowledge of the regional soil types, climate, and the specific mole species present in your area. This allows us to implement highly targeted strategies that are proven to work locally, rather than applying generic treatments that are often less effective.

Our local professionals also provide faster response times and more personalized service. We are directly accountable to the community and have a reputation to uphold, which translates to higher quality and more attentive work. Many national companies operate on rigid schedules and standardized procedures, which often overlook the unique conditions of your property, such as specific lawn layouts, irrigation patterns, or neighboring environmental factors.

Additionally, our local exterminators have more flexible pricing and are able to provide ongoing support or follow-up visits at short notice. We can customize our approach—be it trapping, baiting, or habitat modification—to your property’s exact needs rather than relying solely on one-size-fits-all solutions. Hiring our local professionals increases the likelihood of long-term success, reduces repeated treatments, and ensures a strategy tailored to the realities of the region.

Mole Solutions

Our exterminators use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control moles because these burrowing mammals can damage lawns, gardens, and landscapes by creating tunnels, mounds, and disrupted root systems. IPM begins with a detailed inspection to identify active mole tunnels, feeding areas, and environmental conditions that attract them, such as abundant insect populations, particularly grubs and earthworms. Management strategies focus on habitat modification, including reducing food sources, managing soil moisture, and maintaining turf health to make areas less attractive to moles. Physical control methods, such as live traps or lethal traps, are employed selectively and strategically in active tunnel systems. Ongoing monitoring allows our exterminators to detect renewed activity, evaluate the effectiveness of control measures, and adjust strategies as needed. By integrating inspection, habitat management, selective trapping, and monitoring, IPM provides a long-term, environmentally responsible, and effective approach for managing mole populations.