How to get rid of moles

Moles are a pest because they damage lawns as they dig underground tunnels. Molehills and mole ridges spoil lawns and flower beds while their tunneling damages the roots of young plants and exposes stones that can damage lawn equipment. The mole’s natural habitat is wooded areas but they are very comfortable on commercial properties where there is an abundance of vegetation and farm fields.

Moles have litters of up to seven pups and as they mature into adults, each mole establishes its own tunnel network, digging at speeds of up to 14 or 15 feet per hour. This means that a  mole problem can develop quickly and cause significant damage to your business. 

Little can be done to prevent moles from entering your property - all that can be done is to eradicate the problem once they have appeared. Many business owners struggle with do-it-yourself pest control products, as the results are often less than satisfactory. Small problems can develop into large ones, so it is best to seek out the services of a pest control professional.

Signs of a mole problem

It is unlikely that you will see moles as they rarely come above ground. But if you do, you should not approach them because they have very sharp teeth and will bite.

The first sign of a mole problem will be several molehills or ‘ridges’ caused by tunneling. The mole digs two types of tunnels:

• Shallow tunnels just below the surface of the ground created as moles search for food. These can be seen as a raised ridge in a lawn or flower bed.
• Deep mole tunnels are 4 to 16 inches underground. These tunnels cannot be seen, but molehills are caused as the soil is cleared out. Moles will line areas of the tunnel with grass and leaves to create nests.

Moles feed on worms but supplement them with insects and their larvae. Because they use so much energy digging, moles will eat their weight in food every day. Since moles cannot put on body fat, they have to eat throughout the winter and do not hibernate. As a result, they are most active in the autumn and early spring.

Professional mole control

Rentokil specialists are skilled, experienced professionals – they are state-certified, licensed applicators and are required to participate in regular training programs to maintain their expertise. They understand the habits of each species and use that knowledge when developing a control program for your business.

At Rentokil Pest Control, we pride ourselves on fast, responsive service every day. We are always available for emergency pest concerns that may develop and all appointments are scheduled at times that are convenient for you.

If you would like further advice on moles or to arrange a visit by a Rentokil specialist, call us at 1-855-633-6260.