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Moles Tearing Up Your Lawn?

Moles are one of the most frustrating lawn pests in Southeast Michigan. Their tunnel systems can riddle a yard seemingly overnight, heaving turf, severing grass roots, and creating an uneven surface that is difficult to mow and unpleasant to walk on.

Regal Pest Control uses Talprid, a professional-grade earthworm-shaped bait placed directly in active mole tunnels. Because moles feed primarily on earthworms, Talprid is specifically designed to mimic their natural food source, making it far more effective than general rodenticide baits or home remedies.

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The grub myth: Treating your lawn for grubs will not get rid of moles. About 80% of a mole's diet is earthworms. Moles were common in Michigan long before Japanese beetles and other grubs arrived. Eliminating grubs removes a small portion of their food source but will not drive moles away.

Two Types of Moles in Michigan

Michigan has two mole species and they behave very differently. Knowing which type you have determines the best treatment approach.

Most Common

Eastern Mole

The eastern mole tunnels just below the surface at about the depth of grass roots, creating raised ridges visible across the lawn. There are two tunnel types: expressways (straight or gently curved, used repeatedly for months or years) and side roads (serpentine, used once during hunting). Bait should be placed in active expressway tunnels for best results.

Less Common

Star-Nosed Mole

The star-nosed mole tunnels 6 to 12 inches deep and is harder to control because its tunnels are far below the surface. What appears on the surface are occasional soil piles that look like small volcanoes. These are air vents, not burrow entrances. Surface baiting is less effective for this species.

How We Treat for Moles

Moles are not live-trapped like other wildlife. The most effective control method is professional bait placed directly in active tunnels.

We use Talprid, a professional-grade worm-shaped bait that closely mimics a mole's primary food source. It is placed in the active expressway tunnels where moles travel daily. Because it looks and feels like an earthworm, moles are far more likely to consume it than conventional rodenticide bait.

1. Inspection to identify active tunnel expressways
2. Talprid bait placed in confirmed active tunnels
3. Follow-up visits to assess results and rebait as needed

Note: Regal Pest Control does not fill in or alter mole tunnels as part of our service. Addressing tunnel damage to turf is the responsibility of the property owner.

FAQ

How do you get rid of moles?

We use Talprid, a professional-grade earthworm-shaped bait placed directly in active mole tunnel expressways. Talprid is specifically designed to mimic a mole's primary food source and is highly effective when placed correctly in active tunnels.

Will treating for grubs get rid of moles?

No. This is one of the most common misconceptions about moles. About 80% of a mole's diet is earthworms, not grubs. Moles were common in Michigan long before invasive grubs arrived. Reducing grubs may slightly reduce one portion of their diet but will not eliminate moles from your lawn.

What types of moles are in Michigan?

Michigan has two types: the eastern mole, which creates raised surface tunnels just below the grass, and the star-nosed mole, which tunnels 6 to 12 inches deep and leaves soil piles on the surface. The eastern mole is more common and is the species most often responsible for the tunneling damage homeowners see.

How many moles do I have?

Fewer than you think. Moles are largely solitary animals. What looks like the work of dozens of moles is often the tunnel system of just one or two. A single mole can create an extensive network of tunnels across a lawn in a short period of time.

Will you fill in the tunnels?

No. Regal Pest Control does not fill in or alter mole tunnels as part of our service. For eastern mole surface tunnels, gently rolling or pressing the turf back down can help the grass recover. Addressing tunnel damage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Do home remedies work?

Generally no. Chewing gum, hair, broken glass, and similar remedies are not effective and some are dangerous to pets and children. Castor oil-based repellents can move eastern moles out of an area temporarily but do not eliminate them and have no effect on star-nosed moles whose tunnels are too deep.

Are your technicians licensed and insured?

Yes. All technicians are licensed through the State of Michigan and carry certifications in the relevant pest categories. All technicians are fully insured.

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