To get rid of moles in your yard, consider the following effective methods:

Remove Their Food Source

Moles primarily feed on earthworms, grubs, and lawn insects. Reducing these food sources can make your yard less attractive to moles. Use organic treatments like nematodes or milky spore to control grubs safely around children and pets. Avoid overwatering your lawn, as moist soil encourages earthworms and grubs, which attract moles

Use Repellents

Mole repellents containing castor oil are a non-lethal way to drive moles away. These repellents make the soil smell and taste unpleasant to moles, encouraging them to relocate. Reapply monthly during active mole seasons for best results

Trapping

Trapping is one of the most effective ways to eliminate moles. Use traps designed specifically for moles, such as the Tomcat Mole Trap or the Gopher Hawk trap. Set traps in active mole runways by probing tunnels and checking if they are repaired within a day or two. Trapping provides quick results and proof of control

Baiting

Poison baits that mimic earthworms or grubs can kill moles underground within 12-24 hours. Apply bait in main runways identified by probing. This method is effective but requires careful handling and placement

Additional Tips

• Filling tunnels with water may encourage moles to leave but is less reliable

• Creating underground barriers can prevent mole entry but is labor-intensive

• Some homeowners report success with home remedies like dry ice in tunnels or natural repellents containing capsaicin, garlic, or peppermint, but results vary

• Avoid excessive watering to keep soil less attractive to moles

In summary, the best approach is to combine removing food sources, applying repellents, and using traps or bait for control. Trapping and baiting are the most direct and effective ways to remove moles from your yard