Mole Control: Trapping Beats Poisons and Grub Treatments

Moles in grub-treated lawn still tunneling. Grub control alone fails—moles eat earthworms primarily. Trapping is gold standard.

Effective Trapping

1. ID active tunnels: flatten, watch for re-raise.
2. Scissor-jaw or harpoon trap in straight runs.
3. Set correctly (trigger in tunnel path).
4. Move if no catch in 2 days.
5. Spring/fall best (soil moist).

Myths Debunked

• Gum, glass, sonics, mothballs: no evidence.
• Gas bombs: tunnels too long.
• GrubEx ≠ mole control (worms remain).
• Castor oil repellent: debated efficacy.

New Products

Talpirid (gummy worm bait) promising but keep from kids/pets. Kaput efficacy questioned.

Trapping = safe, sure, poison-free. Check state legality.