Frequently Asked Questions

Trapping Services

Mole Misconceptions

  • Nope — that's a common myth. Moles do eat grubs, but their main food source is earthworms. So, treating for grubs won’t do much to get rid of moles. If grubs are damaging your lawn, treat them. If moles are the problem, trapping is the only real solution. Trying to make your yard "mole-proof" doesn’t work and just gives them more time to settle in.

  • Moles leave distinct signs. Their tunnels create raised ridges that feel soft when stepped on, and their mounds are shaped like little volcanoes. Unlike voles, chipmunks, or mice, moles don’t dig visible exit holes.

  • Nope. Our traps are designed specifically for moles and won’t work on other critters.

  • Highly unlikely. Moles need soil to tunnel for food. If your basement has a dirt floor, maybe, but otherwise, you’re probably dealing with mice, shrews, or rats.

  • Not at all. A single mole can do a lot of damage. Most properties only have 2–3 moles per acre, but it can look like a full-on invasion. The challenge is that once you remove one mole, another might move into its tunnels.

  • They probably do—you just notice it more. Moles prefer moist soil because it’s easier to tunnel through, so if you water your lawn more than your neighbors do, it might be more attractive to them. Also, some people just tolerate mole damage more than others.

  • Bad idea. Moles have sharp teeth and bite fast. They also need a constant supply of fresh earthworms, special housing, and even in research labs, they rarely survive more than 268 days in captivity. Plus, they stink. Tell your kid to get a gerbil.

  • No. Moles have to eat year-round, so they stay active, just deeper underground in the winter. You might not see fresh tunnels, but they’re still there, working away.

Trapping FAQs

  • Yes. Many of our customers have useless neighbors who don’t help with mole control. We can trap them faster than new ones move in.

  • Moles don’t breed as fast as other small animals, and they have a high natural death rate—around 50% each year. Since they’re territorial and live in low densities, removing even a few makes a big difference.

  • Absolutely. Our traps work whether the moles are near the surface or digging deeper.

  • No. The traps are set underground, and pets usually ignore them. If you’re worried, you can cover them with a bucket and a brick.

  • Yes. Even if you caught and released a mole, it would likely starve trying to establish new tunnels. Trapping is actually more humane than letting them struggle in a new environment. Plus, it’s better for the ecosystem than using pesticides.

  • Pricing depends on the infestation level, property size, and mole activity. We offer free estimates. The wealth of your neighborhood doesn’t factor in—unless you bombard us with Caddyshack jokes before we give you a quote.