Moles and Grubs in New Jersey: Organic Solutions with Cayenne Pepper

Problem

Central NJ, 2-acre lawn. Grubs treated with GrubEx annually. Moles appeared last year; Mole-Be-Gone (Home Depot) didn't stop tunnels.

Expert Solution (Charlotte)

Grubs

Go organic: build healthy environment for toads, lizards, snakes, beneficial insects. They eat grubs naturally. Toads also eat slugs. No grub chemicals needed.

Moles

Dust cayenne pepper down active tunnels. Irritates their noses—they leave. Reapply at each new opening. They'll abandon the yard.

Core Philosophy

Organic program = healthy soil biology = natural pest control. Chemical grub killers harm beneficial insects. Moles follow grubs; eliminate grubs organically, moles leave.