How to Remove North American Moles
- 1). Regularly till your garden and remove as many earthworms as you can by hand without damaging your soil. These worms are the dietary preference of North American moles and they will be found wherever there is an abundance of earthworms.
- 2). Plant all of your plants from seedlings and not seeds, which some moles may find appetizing. Avoid locating plants or bushes with soft root systems in your yard, since moles may be attracted to them as well. Place the foliage in patio planters or hanging baskets instead.
- 3). Water your lawn and garden often when the weather permits it. Most moles dislike moist, clumpy soil because it is difficult to dig through. Use a garden hose to flood tunnels as you locate them in your lawn or garden.
- 4). Space out your plants so that there are no densely vegetated areas in which the moles can take refuge.
- 5). Remove the garden covers in the winter to keep the area cold and angle them in the summer to keep the area hot. Moles dislike extreme temperatures and will avoid the areas that you can keep at one extreme or the other.
- 6). Collect a sample of the soil where you are finding moles using a home pH testing kit. Test the soil to find out if it is low in acid. Add some acidic soil additive or some organic compost to raise the acidity of your soil, which will keep moles away.
