When it comes to mole control, it can have some people seeing red, especially for any person that loves their green and lush lawn, or their bountiful vegetable garden. If you wake up one morning and step outside, only to see your lawn peppered with mounds of dirt, you\’ll know you are in need of mole control, and quick!

If you need to get rid of moles, remember that they are there because of the good things you have been doing for yourself. They love a healthy, well maintained lawn or garden, especially one that has a great acidity level. Their presence in your yard is really a compliment to your green thumb!

Like all rodent control problems, winning the battle is simpler if you know something about them. Moles are typically active during late Spring, Summer and Fall when the temperatures are more pleasant and there is more moisture in the ground. That makes digging theirholes and tunnels a lot easier.

Many people believe that they are going after the roots of vegetation, but they actually prefer to feed on worms and grubs. The mole\’s mouth has a toxin that will paralyze small creatures, like earthworms, which helps aid in the capture of their prey.

They tend to be most active during spring and early summer as the female moles go in search of new territory to have their babies. Even though they are most active during these months, they do not hibernate during the winter and have a bit of activity then as well. They simply dig tunnels deeper into the ground. This activity can lead to sink holes during wetter months.

How to Tell Gophers & Moles Apart

Before you purchase a mole control product, though, make sure that moles are truly what you are dealing with. If you see a mound that visually looks like a volcano protruding from the ground, then that is a key indicator you are dealing with a mole and not a gopher.

Also, if you can visually see tunnels along the surface, you have a mole. In order to be sure if the tunnels or mounds are active simply stomp your feet over the tops of the tunnels, paths, and on the mounds to flatten them out. If you see new dirt within the next day, you have moles that are actively using this tunnel system.

Now that your pests are moles, you will want to purchase a mole control product immediately to rid your yard of these destructive visitors as soon as possible. A do it yourself pest control company has experienced staff on hand who can answer all your questions and help you decide on the best way for you to rid yourself of the pests that are bugging you.

Even though moles are not going after the roots of our vegetation, they are very destructive and are considered an agricultural pest. They contaminate livestock feed and make it inedible for them. They also unearth rocks and roots that can damage farming equipment if it is run over.

Young plants are damaged while digging their tunnels. By disturbing the soil around tender young roots, the nourishment for those plants is disrupted and the plant cannot survive. On more mature plants they will scrape at the dirt around the plants roots looking for yummy earthworms and grubs.

However, their tunneling also exposes those roots to fellow pests like voles and weasels that have a tendency to take advantage of the tunneling and feast on the roots. Clearly, resolving your mole control issue by getting rid of the moles is necessary to maintain a healthy yard. Flooding them out or using an effective repellent is usually the best way to send them on their way.

If you are deep in pest control problems, give us a call. We can also help you with do it yourself roach control, flea control, and even termite control problems, and we even know effective green pest control solutions for those who prefer or need them.

Author Bio: Redwood Chemical is an expert in Insecticides, , mole control and roach control

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