Moles are an incredibly destructive pest that can destroy your lawn. Finding ways to prevent them can be difficult, but knowing how can mean saving your lawn from moles. Here are some tips to avoid attracting moles to your yard.

Keep Your Lawn Maintained 

Having a healthy and well-maintained lawn can help you prevent moles from crossing into your yard. A groomed lawn is less likely to contain grubs or insects, which moles love to feed on. Clear your yard of debris and mow it regularly to reduce places for insects to hide. You can control the amount of insects in your yard through natural repellents or through targeted insecticides. This kind of maintenance helps reduce the likelihood of moles invading your yard.

Reduce Moisture Levels

Moles are attracted to areas with raised moisture levels because it makes the soil easy for them to burrow into and find worms, one of their main food sources. Overwatering your lawn or not having an effective drainage system can encourage worms to thrive in your yard. In turn, this can attract moles. Watering your lawn less frequently will create drier soil and become a more hostile environment for worms. 

Create Preventative Barriers

Inserting physical barriers underground can prevent moles from tunneling into your yard. Installing wire mesh or hardware cloth barriers can deter mole activity. Be sure to insert them deep enough underground that moles can’t bypass them. A similar repellent is the use of noise. Certain devices are designed to release a vibrating or buzzing sound to scare off moles. These types of barriers will discourage moles from entering your yard.

Monitor for Signs of Activity 

Keep vigilant for any signs of moles and then promptly react from there. Raised ridges, mounds of soil, and damaged plant roots are all signs of mole activity. If your yard is showing signs of activity, then you should contact a professional pest control company like Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control. 

Moles can be a tricky pest to prevent and get rid of. If you’re struggling to keep your yard free of pesky invaders, then reach out to Pro-Staff today. For over 24 years, Pro-staff has been helping clients with all of their pest control needs. Contact us at (515) 279-7378 today!