Moles

At Cardinal Insect & Pest Solutions, we understand that our clients love their yards and outdoor spaces and do not want unsightly mounds of soil or dangerous depressions from underground tunnels. Moles cause massive damage to grassy lawns and garden space by digging burrows to live in. Our team of professionals works with residential and commercial clients to address the immediate problems caused by these underground burrowers by implementing a removal plan and developing mitigation strategies to reduce the long-term risks posed by moles if they return.

A common misconception about moles is that they are rodents. They are small mammals and found commonly throughout North America. While they are small creatures, about 7 inches in length and weighing around 4 ounces, the amount of damage they can cause is substantial. These burrowing animals make many tunnels with bedrooms for resting, chambers for rearing young, and others for storing food to eat later. This soil being dug must go somewhere, and it often ends up piled on the surface of your yard. This is the undistinguishable sign that your lawn is likely the home to a mole. These little yard destroyers are attracted to the soft grounds of well-manicured lawns and the rich garden soils teeming with earthworms and other insects that make residential neighborhoods the perfect habitat for them to thrive.

Many homeowners try and remove moles on their own without understanding the nature of these animals and how complex their tunnels may be. If you are unsuccessful in your attempt, you may end up with even more damage in your yard as the animal rebuilds new tunnels and burrows. They use the tunnels to trap earthworms by sensing their presence when entering the tunnels and then incapacitating them and storing them for a future meal. If you disturb their tunnels while attempting to remove them, they can build new ones quickly. Thus, even more piles of dirt kill the grass in localized spots and create depressions that can give way when they are walked on, causing personal injury.

Your pest situation warrants an appropriate response and plan for prevention. Our owner Robert Koedam brings 25 years of environmental health and safety experience to the table. We understand the concerns homeowners often have about using pest removal services. We offer both traditional and eco-friendly solutions. 

There are multiple effective methods for controlling moles and tackling the problem head-on. While addressing the current problem, we can assist you by implementing a long-term plan to prevent their return. This may include digging a trench and lining it with hardware cloth to create a permanent barrier to restrict their movement. Another popular method is deploying repellents such as a granular that can be applied with a lawn spreader to make your lawn less hospitable to moles and deter new ones from taking up residence in your lawn.

Give us a call today at 314-737-6070 to get a free estimate. We are ready to serve you with professional mole removal service. We also specialize in termites, Bed Bugs, Carpenter Ants, wasps, and many other bugs you may need to be removed. Our team also provides wildlife removal, including rats, mice, birds, and raccoons, so do not hesitate to call for any pest emergency.