Humane Mole Control: Cayenne and Mothballs

Drive Moles Away Without Killing

Moles tunnel for earthworms and grubs. To encourage relocation:

Method 1: Cayenne Pepper

• Sprinkle generously down active tunnels.
• Irritates nose; moles abandon tunnel.
• Reapply to new holes until they leave.

Method 2: Mothballs

• Place in tunnels (naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene).
• Fumes repel; moles sense danger and evacuate.
• Use in all active holes persistently.

Notes

• Both methods require persistence—treat every new hole.
• Moles are solitary; removing one often solves it.
• Not a problem in North Texas (different pests: opossums, skunks, rabbits).

Alternative: Traps

Scissor-jaw or harpoon traps work but kill. Use only if repellents fail.