4 Reasons to Remove Moles From Your Property
Unlike other pests in and around your home, the discovery of a mole infestation does not occur from seeing a mole scurry across your yard, but from seeing the raised tunnels the animals create as the claws dig and tunnel through the ground.
Mole tunnels are fascinating to see, but the presence of moles on your property often leads to many issues. Learn about the problems and why the deterrence of moles on your property is the best option.
1. Grass Roots
As a mole digs tunnels through your lawn, they are in search of worms and other insects. To create the tunnels, the grass is often separated from the roots buried deep in the ground. If the grass does not root back into the ground, the grass will slowly die. The end result could include multiple patches of dead grass and a lawn with uneven colors.
Eliminate moles from your property to protect the grass and ensure the health of your lawn. The destruction of grass roots could lead to more problems down the line, such as the eventual deterioration of your soil quality. Once moles have made tunnels, the critters will not use the same tunnels. The moles will continue to make new tunnels and kill more grass.
Pest control workers will set up a border around your property to prevent the invasion of moles. Once you remove moles from your property, you can focus on proper lawn care without any disruptions or problems.
2. Tunnels for Other Rodents
Not only do mole tunnels disrupt the grass growth on your property, but the leftover tunnels could create easy paths for other rodents to your home. For example, a vole or mouse may use the tunnels to nest or dig their way closer to your home. In short, your property could deal with other pest problems besides just the moles.
When you hire a pest company for mole treatment, the workers will inspect for other pest problems like rats and mice. The widespread elimination of all other pests will help keep your lawn clean and free from any issues. In the long run, the treatment will help keep other pests away from your home.
3. Breeding
When moles invade your property, you have to worry about the animals breeding on your property. If moles breed and give birth, you could have a litter of more moles on your property. Once old enough to dig, the new litter may create more tunnels and problems.
A birth cycle takes only a short time, resulting in a litter fairly quickly once a mole has found its way onto your property. A pest control worker will use trapping methods to remove moles from the property.
For example, a worker may relocate a pregnant mole to a safe location away from your home. A pest controller worker may find a recently birthed litter to relocate. The humane method will allow you to feel better about the relocation of a whole mole family.
4. Safety Issues
Mole tunnels not only create visual distractions on your lawn but create safety issues. Some tunnels go down nearly a foot deep into the ground. If you fall or trip in one of the tunnels, you could sprain or break your foot.
A hard fall could cause additional injuries like a concussion. Young children could easily trip and fall into a tunnel area. Sometimes, the hump of the tunnel may settle down and not seen from the naked eye. The hole remains underneath the tunnel, creating a danger with unseen holes.
Contact us today at Anteater Pest Control Inc. to schedule an appointment. We have years of experience dealing with moles and other rodent problems.
