Hands On Gardening - Getting Rid of Moles

If you are sick and tired of moles ruining your yard now is the time to take them on.

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🔍 This is the best time to take on moles in your yard as they come up to the surface and are more exploratory during this season.

🔍 The most effective way to control moles is to trap them using harpoon or spring traps.

🔍 Make sure to trap moles on the trails by matting down the trail and springing the traps as they move forward.

🔍 Main trails are identifiable as moles usually spring the traps within 12 to 24 hours if it's a main trail.

🔍 You can continue trapping moles until the ground freezes.

🔍 Removing adult moles from your population early will prevent them from reproducing and increasing the population.

🔍 One or two moles can cause significant damage to your yard by pushing up a lot of dirt.

Timestamped Summary

00:22 Moles start to come to the surface as the soil dries

00:35 Moles are most active during this time of year and can be a problem throughout the summer until the ground freezes

00:54 The most effective way to control moles is by trapping them

01:07 Both harpoon traps and spring traps can be effective for trapping moles

01:19 Look for trails that come out of the long grass or the main trails that moles are using

01:38 You can trap moles right up until the ground freezes to try and reduce their population

01:58 One or two moles can do a lot of damage in your yard, so it's important to get control early on

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Q&A

When is the best time to take care of mole problems in your yard?

The best time to take care of mole problems is when you start to see them come out, typically in the summer through late fall until the ground freezes.

What are some signs that you have a mole problem in your yard?

Some signs of a mole problem include trails that are starting to move in and out of your lawn, as well as dirt pushed up and a mess made in your yard.

What is the most effective way to control moles?

The most effective way to control moles is by trapping them using harpoon or spring traps. These traps can be set on the surface or in the mole trails themselves.

How should you set the traps for moles?

When setting traps for moles, you should mat down the trail you are trapping on so that the moles are required to push some soil along and spring the traps as they move forward.

How long can you continue to trap moles?

You can continue to trap moles until the ground freezes. It is recommended to try to catch some of the adult moles in order to reduce the population and prevent further damage to your yard.