Moles are well-known pests to human activities such as agriculture, lawn care, and gardening. Though often blamed for the eating of roots and seeds, moles are actually insectivores. Their favorite food is earthworms, but also feed on grubs, ants, spiders, and insects. Moles do not eat plant roots, but cause damage indirectly by eating earthworms in the soil. Other plant-eating animals like voles will use the hunting tunnels left behind by moles. Generally, the voles are the true culprits. However, moles can dislodge plant roots and kill grass as a result of tunneling.
Rather than killing moles, natural repellents may keep them at bay. Natural mole repellent can be as simple as planting vegetative barriers throughout the area. These include plants like daffodils and marigolds. Using these plants in your landscaping may lessen the chance of a future mole infestation.
Believe it or not, moles are actually beneficial animals, consuming huge numbers of potential insect pests. However, there is no doubt that they are highly attracted to
a well-manicured lawn. They can become quite a nuisance, destroying the lawn’s root system with their tunnels. One of the best ways to prevent mole damage is to eliminate their food sources. Treating your lawn to control insects and grubs will go a long way in eliminating moles from your landscape.
Homeowner DIY methods can be difficult to master when it comes to ridding your yard of moles. The moles’ labyrinth tunnel system makes it difficult to pinpoint where they are active, frustrating your removal methods. If you find that your own methods of mole removal are not working, it’s time to contact a professional. Apex Wildlife Control has wildlife technicians who are trained to locate and remove moles. So, give us a call. We are here to help !!!