Shallow "Veins" in Washington Lawn: Moles, Not New Pest—Gas Bombs Fail, Trapping Banned

After gas-bombing mole mounds, shallow raised tunnels ("blood veins") appeared in WA lawn. Expert: still moles—mounds = deep tunnels, veins = shallow feeding tunnels. Gas bombs don't penetrate tunnel systems. Washington banned body-gripping traps (voter initiative), forcing use of toxicants.

Best remaining option: Tomcat Mole Toxicant (Bell Labs). See ICWDM. Animal-rights bans push people toward poisons.