Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately moles do not know or understand property lines. Moles are just on the move looking for food. If you have moles in your yard there is a good chance that your neighbors in fact do have moles as well that you just can’t see or you just didn’t notice them. 

Since moles tend to mate only once per year during the winter months, trapping in the winter means that every mole caught will be one mole fewer that can reproduce new baby moles the Spring. Spring is usually  the busiest season when all the new adults and sub adults are claiming territory in your yard, so removing moles in the Spring will most likely lead to remaining mole-free for the rest of the year. In the Summer a lot of the activity tends to be in your expensive and beautiful flower beds or where you may be trying to get your grass to grow. By stoping them in the summer  you will enjoy the benefits of having a mole-free yard during the most beautiful months. In the Fall, moles are very active with the cool and damp weather, and you will see a lot of activity at the surface once again and can be a lot a very important time to get rid of the moles that are planning on spending the winter months in your yard and reproducing.  So the best answer is if you have a mole call S&S Mole Removal so you don’t have to stress about losing your beautiful yard to moles.  

Landscaping: Moles can create unsightly mounds and ridges in lawns and parks, and destroy flower beds.

Plants: Moles can separate roots from the surrounding soil and destroy the roots of grasses.  

Structures: Moles can damage brick patios and pools by digging and undermining them. Moles can damage patios made of brick by undermining and dislodging them with their digging. Mole tunnels can also weaken the soil base underneath concrete slabs, foundations, and driveways.  

Safety: Moles can create uneven ground that can be a tripping hazard for people and pets  Access for other animals: Moles can make it easier for mice and voles to invade your property 

Since most of their activity is underground, it's hard to accurately determine the exact number of moles in a yard just by looking at surface mounds. This also depends a lot on the size of your yard along with the surrounding area of your home. We will maintain your yard throughout the year to keep your yard mole free. But generally speaking a residential sized yard anywhere from 3-5 moles at one time. 

Yes! We do NOT use poisons or anything that may be harmful to pets, children or your lawn! We strictly use traps and traps only we do not bait our traps. 50% of the trap is under the ground and it will be covered with dirt on top. You will not even be able to see the deceased mole in the trap due to the trapping mechanism is under the ground. We mark every trap that is in your yard with a bright orange 4” flag. Due to the fact that animals such as coyotes, foxes, opossums and raccoons like to get a easy meal and dig our traps out of the ground to get the deceased mole, we take precautions by staking the trap to the flag so it can not be lost in your yard for your lawnmower to find. We do ask if you have small children you tell them to not play with the traps or flags in the ground and to just avoid them. Dogs and cats might smell around the trap or urinate on them but other than that they generally leave them alone. 

The moles we catch will be deceased in the trap so there is no chance of that mole returning. But any moles living nearby will sense that the territory is unoccupied and may move in.  This is why we encourage customers to have a yearly contract so you do not have to stress about more moles returning throughout the year, you will be covered with no additional charges.

Yes, half of the trap is above the ground and is visible for you to see. We ask that customers do not touch the trap or pull the trap out of the ground due to risk of injury and insurance purposes.  

Short answer NO! I know stores sell all kinds of solar contraptions or poisons but these are not effective in removing moles from your yard. While these contraptions may deter moles from there current tunnel they are using, it will just cause them to move away from that particular tunnel and create another tunnel in your yard making the situation worse. The only effective way to get rid of moles is by trapping, and continued evaluation of your yard through the year. 

No! Once you hire us you do not have to worry about a thing, we will take care of everything. TJ will step tunnels down or get rid of the mole mounds in your yard for you as he catches the moles. If you step tunnels down prior to our arrival it will look as if there are no active tunnels so no traps will be placed in that active spot that you might have just stepped down that day.  

• Discolored areas: Areas of discolored grass may be a sign of mole activity. 
• Soft or spongy ground: The soil may feel soft or spongy underfoot due to the loosening that occurs when moles dig.  
• Dead or dying grass: Moles can damage grass roots as they tunnel, which can cause patches of dead or dying grass to appear.  
• Raised ridges: These are surface tunnels that are unique to moles and are caused by their burrowing underground. 

No! It is a big misconception that moles are in my yard due to grubs. Do not be fooled by companies trying to sell you grub control for purposes of mole control! Moles primary diet are earthworms Not grubs. Moles eat insects in the dirt and also will eat grubs if they are in their tunnels, but moles are not digging around looking for grubs they are searching for earthworms.  

No. We just need to gain access to the areas to be serviced.  Any special information and instructions such as gate codes, dogs in yard, use of invisible fencing can be provided to us at the time you request service. 

Yes. Please feel free to enjoy your yard as normal. All traps are marked for your convenience as well as mine. The only thing we ask of you is when mowing your yard go around the flags that are marking the traps. If you have a lawn company that services your yard please advise them of the flags and the traps that are in your yard. It is safe to weed whack around the traps, your weed eater will not damage the trap.