by Answerbag Staff on January 24th, 2010

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What are signs of moles in my yard?

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  • by N.E. Peabody on January 24th, 2010

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    A mole is a small, insect-eating mammal you might find burrowing beneath your yard. This burrowing, unfortunately, can cause trouble for your yard. Moles have been known to uproot plants and ruin grass. Luckily, there are certain signs to look for if you think you have a mole problem.

    Molehills

    Molehills are created when moles burrow. They are raised areas in your lawn which loosen the soil. They are the best way to know whether or not you have a mole problem.

    Mulch and Compost

    Moles like areas enriched by things such as mulch and compost. If you use a lot of either in your yard, there's a good chance you're attracting moles.

    Manure

    Moles also enjoy areas where the ground is enriched with manure. In such a place, there is an abundance of insects to attract the hungry moles.

    Mole Tunnels

    Sometimes, mole tunnels are visible in your grass. These appear as elongated strips of uprooted soil.

    Moles Live Underground

    Moles live underground and there may not be any visible signs of their presence. The more they're active and creating molehills, the more likely you are to notice their presence.

    Source:

    Gardening Know How: Mole Control

    WDFW: Living with Wildlife

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  • by Dragonsoul on January 28th, 2010

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    Tiny holes everywhere...

    I had hundreds of tiny mole hills in this yard when I moved into this house...
    To get rid of the moles, I crouched in the middle of the yard, and explained to the moles that I was going to plow the lawn next summer, and it would be safer for them if they found a new home... The next summer there weren't any mole holes in the yard...

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