Visible activity
Watch for raised surface ridges. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Wildlife Control
Moles
Control.
Mole control for raised tunnels, soil mounds, damaged turf, and recurring lawn activity.
Quick answer
What should you know about moles?
Moles spend most of their lives underground, creating feeding tunnels while searching for earthworms and other soil organisms. Their tunneling can lift turf and disturb landscaping. Bowers begins with identification and inspection, then matches control, removal, or exclusion to the species, structure, season, and conditions found.
Understanding the problem
A careful look comes first.
Moles spend most of their lives underground, creating feeding tunnels while searching for earthworms and other soil organisms. Their tunneling can lift turf and disturb landscaping.
Moist, workable soil with abundant earthworms and insects provides productive feeding habitat for moles.
IdentifyConfirm the source
ResolveUse the right method
PreventReduce repeat activity
What to watch for
Common signs of
moles.
One sign may not confirm the problem. An inspection combines evidence, location, timing, and property conditions.
Tracks or evidence
Watch for volcano-shaped soil mounds. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Structural clues
Watch for soft or sinking turf. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Repeated patterns
Watch for new tunnels appearing after rain. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
The Bowers approach
From evidence
to a clear plan.
The exact method depends on the species, activity, structure, season, and conditions found during inspection.
- 01
Identify
Confirm that the activity is from a mole, locate dens or travel routes, and check for young or protected nesting conditions.
- 02
Resolve
We distinguish mole activity from vole or groundhog damage, identify active tunnel systems, and select control around the current feeding routes.
- 03
Exclude
Close or reinforce access after the animals are safely out, then address food, shelter, or habitat conditions that support return activity.
Prevention priorities
Make the property
less inviting.
Prevention recommendations should reflect the actual access points and conditions at your property.
Limit access
Monitor new tunnel activity. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Reduce attractants
Avoid overwatering turf. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Maintain the property
Repair damaged sod after control. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Respond early
Confirm the animal before treating. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Straight answers
Moles
FAQs.
Common questions about identification, control, removal, and prevention.
What are common signs of moles?
Common evidence includes raised surface ridges, volcano-shaped soil mounds, soft or sinking turf, new tunnels appearing after rain. An inspection helps connect those signs to the actual source.
Why are moles around my property?
Moist, workable soil with abundant earthworms and insects provides productive feeding habitat for moles.
How does Bowers handle moles?
We distinguish mole activity from vole or groundhog damage, identify active tunnel systems, and select control around the current feeding routes.
Can I prevent moles from returning?
Prevention may include monitor new tunnel activity, avoid overwatering turf, repair damaged sod after control, confirm the animal before treating. The best priorities depend on the property and active source.
When should I call about moles?
Call when activity is repeated, inside occupied areas, causing damage, creating a sting or exposure concern, or involving an opening you should not seal without confirming it is clear.
Need help with moles?
Tell us what you are seeing and we will help determine the right next step.