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Expert management of mole problems and lawn damage in Louisville
Louisville Animal Control provides professional mole management services throughout Jefferson County, addressing the frustration of lawn and garden damage caused by moles. Our experienced wildlife specialists use effective trapping methods to control mole populations and protect your landscape.
Moles create raised ridges (surface tunnels) and dirt mounds (molehills) that disfigure lawns and can damage mowing equipment. Their digging can also disturb grass roots, leading to brown patches.
While moles primarily eat insects and earthworms, their tunneling can uproot plants and flower bulbs, disrupting established gardens and flower beds.
Extensive tunneling can create soft spots in lawns and gardens, creating potential tripping hazards and uneven surfaces that affect landscape drainage.
Evaluation of tunnel systems to identify active feeding and travel routes.
Selection and placement of appropriate traps in active tunnels for maximum effectiveness.
Regular checking and adjustment of traps based on mole activity and capture success.
Verification of control and recommendations for preventing re-infestation.
Sonic spikes and vibration devices generally provide inconsistent results. Moles often become accustomed to the noise or simply dig around them. Trapping remains the most effective method for mole control.
While reducing grubs can help, earthworms are actually a mole's primary food source. Eliminating grubs alone may not solve the problem, as moles will continue to hunt for worms. Professional trapping addresses the mole population directly.
Despite the extensive damage they cause, mole populations are usually low—typically 2-3 per acre. A single mole can dig up to 18 feet of tunnel in one hour, making the infestation appear much worse than it is.
Our wildlife specialists are ready to help restore your lawn