To get rid of moles in your yard effectively, consider the following approaches:

Remove Their Food Source

Moles primarily feed on insects like lawn grubs and worms. Reducing their food supply can encourage them to leave:

• Use organic treatments such as nematodes or milky spore to target grubs safely around children and pets

• Be cautious about harming earthworms, as moles also eat them and they are beneficial to your lawn

Use Traps

Trapping is one of the most effective ways to physically remove moles:

• Use mole traps like the "Mole Eliminator" or "Gopher Hawk" which are designed to catch moles in their tunnels

• DIY trapping methods include digging a hole with a bucket trap or using commercial traps placed over active mole runs

• Check traps regularly and dispose of captured moles humanely.

Apply Repellents

Repellents can deter moles by making the environment unpleasant:

• Castor oil-based repellents are widely recommended; they upset moles’ digestive systems and make the soil less appealing

• Homemade mixtures of castor oil and dish soap can be sprayed into tunnels and molehills

• Other natural repellents include vinegar sprays and certain plants (daffodils, marigolds, alliums) that moles dislike

Physical Barriers and Yard Maintenance

• Digging trenches lined with wire mesh around gardens or lawns can block mole entry

• Avoid overwatering your lawn, as moist, loamy soil attracts moles

• Keep your lawn healthy and minimize conditions favorable to moles.

Additional Tips

• Some people have success with unconventional methods like placing dry ice in tunnels or using sonic devices that emit vibrations to repel moles, though effectiveness varies

• Professional trappers are available if DIY methods are not successful

Combining these methods-removing food sources, trapping, applying repellents, and using barriers-provides the best chance of getting rid of moles and keeping them away for good