Mole Management: Coexistence, Trapping, and Bait Limitations

Moles tunnel through lawns, heaving plants, severing roots, and disfiguring turf—but they rarely eat plants. They do consume beetle larvae that damage lawns, shrubs, trees, and vegetables.

Options

• Few moles: Consider coexistence for their pest-control benefit.
• Out-of-hand population: Spear- or harpoon-type traps effectively reduce numbers. Follow included placement instructions.

Poison baits are ineffective—moles feed primarily on live prey.