Mole Control

There are six kinds of moles in North America, and three of them may have set up housekeeping in your yard. Moles are about the size of chipmunks (about 6 to 8 inches long) and can weigh 3 to 6 ounces. Every year, a mole can have a litter of two to six young any time from mid-April through May.

Moles eat earthworms and insect larvae, and in doing so, can also do considerable damage to lawns. The damage is usually tunnels or mounds in your lawn that can be unsightly, disturb root systems, and cause grass or other landscaping to die.

Most homeowners are confused by conflicting advice on mole control. You may think every rumor, home remedy or control method is worth trying. A common example is when homeowners try to control lawn grubs to reduce mole activity. This is usually unsuccessful because moles primarily eat earthworms. Many chemicals and home remedies (including castor oil derivatives and grub controls) are not only ineffective when dealing with moles, but they allow the animals time to get settled in and become real problems. Moles can quickly colonize and spread through your yard if not handled properly. Control is more difficult the longer they are allowed to tunnel.

If moles are disturbed, they may temporarily leave an area, but they will usually return when you least expect it. What’s a homeowner to do? Stop battling moles yourself, and call Blue Chip. Ask about our year-round program that will rid your yard of moles and keep them away.

Our primary method of mole control is accomplished with a thorough trapping program where we can show you the results.  We offer a simple service program that covers all visits to your home for the entire year for one flat price.  After that, you pay only for the moles that are caught. If we don’t catch them, you don’t pay.

Call or e-mail for more information on mole control or to make an appointment with one of our mole control experts.