How to Get Rid of Moles in your Lawn

Nothing is more irritating to a gardener then a lawn full of mole hills. We amend our soil; we select the perfect lawn seed and spread it evenly; we soak our grass; and toil endlessly over the perfect lawn. Then he hits us overnight, MOLE HILLS! "I'll kill him" we vow, "I'll set out poisons and traps, that mole is dead meat" we say. After dozens of trips to the hardware store, armed with medieval looking traps and chemicals that make us feel like we have to burn any clothing that comes in contact, we feel defeated by the next morning’s new crop of hills. STOP! First of all, that little mole is paying you a huge compliment as a gardener. I’m serious, moles only like healthy soil! All of that tedious amending you’ve done has rewarded you with wonderful garden soil teeming with microbes and critters. Yup, critters. Worms and grubs that just so happen to be the very favorite feast to a mole. That doesn’t mean you should launch your attack on the worms, your soil is so good you should keep it that way. All of your hard work would be lost. Put away the traps, juicy fruit gum (you know it doesn’t work), the poison, the spray, and all of the other crazy gadgets. Let me tell you what worked for me.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Castor Oil Granules.
• A lawn seed/fertilizer spreader.

1. After you've stomped down those mole hills, go online and order the Castor Oil Granules. Moles hate Castor Oil! The Castor oil doesn't hurt the moles; it repels them and sends them over to your neighbor’s yard. I'll add a link to the website I order from, because I've never found this product for sale in any local store near me. I've tried the Castor Oil sprays, but they have to be reapplied every 3 days. Who has time for that? Not me!

2. Apply the granules with your lawn seed spreader. 1 pound is good for 1000 square feet. The package has good, clear instructions on how to calibrate your spreader for the best coverage.

3. Water!

Tips & Warnings

• Use spring to fall on wet or dry gardens.
• All-natural, biodegradable, safe for pets and people.
• Repels moles, gophers, and voles.
• Easy to use.
• Moles are strict insectivores. If you're noticing root damage to plants, it more likely voles who like to use tunnels made by the moles.
• Yearly application is a must, since the granules are biodegradable.

Resources

• Chase
• American Natural Products Co.

[naturalpath]

on 6/7/2009 Great article. We are ordering some today.

[bizzyliz]

on 3/25/2009 We need to get rid of moles in our lawn--it is a maze of tunnels. Argh! Thanks for the info and links.

[sanderdoe]

on 3/25/2009 This has been a constant battle for us! I will give your suggestions a try for sure. 5* and R

[mommyhen42]

on 3/24/2009 OMG this is GREAT!I have moles, voles and pocket gophers... I will definatly give this one a try! Wonder if it works for the gophers, rabbits and squirrels too... if so that would be a huge double plus plus

[sonni57]

on 3/23/2009 I hate moles in the lawn I'm all for getting rid of them thanks for the good article.