Frequently Asked Questions
Signs include raised surface tunnels, molehills, soft ridges, uneven ground, and damage to lawns or garden beds.
Moles usually stay outdoors, but their tunneling can damage lawns, gardens, irrigation, patios, walkways, and soil around structures.
Moles can create raised tunnels, uproot plants, displace soil, damage irrigation lines, weaken landscaping, and make lawns unsafe to walk on.
No. Moles mainly tunnel for insects and create raised ridges, while gophers often create larger soil mounds and feed on roots and plants.
Yes. Tunnels can disturb irrigation lines, block water flow, or cause sprinkler system problems in landscaped areas.
The longer moles tunnel, the more soil displacement, lawn damage, plant stress, and hardscape problems can develop.
A professional maps tunnel systems, identifies active areas, selects targeted removal methods, and recommends lawn repair or prevention steps.
Tunnels may settle over time, but active moles can continue creating new damage until the source is addressed.
Mole activity can attract predators such as snakes or skunks that search for small animals or insects in the yard.
Monitor for new ridges early, maintain landscaping, repair vulnerable soil areas, and call for service before tunnels spread across the yard.