Mole Control in Shelby Twp.

Mole control sometimes becomes necessary for homeowners in Shelby Twp., Michigan, as moles can quickly turn a pristine lawn into a patchy, uneven mess. Moles tunnel underground in search of food, particularly lawn grubs, earthworms, and beetles, causing damage and leaving visible tunnels and mounds behind. Effective mole control techniques can help keep your Shelby Twp. lawn in top condition.

If moles have already created tunnels in your Shelby lawn, trapping is one of the best ways to remove them. Place traps along the active tunnels and check them frequently. The key to trapping is to set the trap without causing too much disturbance to the mole tunnel. If too much disturbance to the mole tunnel has happened, the mole will tunnel around the trap.

Poison baits are another option that we have found to be an effective option. Baiting is a littler easier than trapping in that with traps you need to check them every day. Mole baits have proven to be effective in getting rid of moles due to the size, shape and scent of the bait. Active tunnels are baited and then if additional tunneling is noticed, additional baits must be placed in the tunnels. As with trapping, the existing tunnels should be disturbed as little as possible.

Reducing the food supply for moles by applying a grub control application may help – but very little. Moles do eat grubs, but they are only available in any significant numbers during a limited time of the year. Earthworms comprise more than 90% of a mole’s diet.

When moles are causing havoc in your yard you can try the DIY method of trapping. If this doesn’t work, consider calling Owen Tree and Lawn Care at 800-724-6680. Our season-long mole baiting program has proven to be an effective means to get rid of moles in lawns.