{"id":126927,"date":"2025-01-23T22:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T01:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=126927"},"modified":"2025-01-23T22:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T01:49:15","slug":"signs-of-moles-in-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/signs-of-moles-in-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Moles in Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key signs of mole presence in your yard include volcano-like molehills, raised ridges across the lawn, loose soil beneath the turf, patches of discolored or dying grass, and increased weed growth. In some cases, you might even spot a mole.<\/p>    <p>Moles help control nasty lawn pests like grubs and don\u2019t eat plants, but they are passionate diggers and can turn your lawn upside down in a few days. Keep an eye on signs of mole presence so you can remove these little critters before they do too much damage.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9524f927-047b-41f3-be9b-235ab60ad158\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article, we cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/signs-of-moles-in-yard\/#0-what-are-moles\" style=\"\">What are Moles?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/signs-of-moles-in-yard\/#1-5-signs-of-moles-in-your-yard\" style=\"\">5 Signs of Moles in Your Yard<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/signs-of-moles-in-yard\/#7-faq-on-signs-of-moles-in-your-yard\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-moles\">What are Moles?<\/h2>    <p>Moles are small, furry animals that live in underground tunnels. They eat 60 to 100% of their body weight in insects, grubs, and earthworms daily, damaging lawns and gardens while digging for food.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Adults grow 5 to 8 inches long and are covered in short, smooth, black to brownish-gray fur that helps them slide easily back and forth along their tight burrows. Moles are easily recognizable by their elongated heads with pointed pink snouts, tiny eyes hidden by fur, and no external ears.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Another striking feature is their broad, paddle-like paws with long, webbed claws. Moles\u2019 strong paws are oriented sideways, allowing moles to push the dirt like swimmers push water, digging up to 150 feet of new tunnels daily.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Moles spend most of their underground burrows and rarely see above the soil. If you do see one, that\u2019s a sure sign you\u2019ve identified the culprit tearing up your yard. If you don\u2019t see a mole, look for these five signs of mole presence.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-5-signs-of-moles-in-your-yard\">5 Signs of Moles in Your Yard<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-volcano-like-molehills\">1. Volcano-Like Molehills<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1.jpg\" alt=\"mole hills in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-126929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1-656x369.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-hill-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Molehill-231386.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ToniFix<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>Moles make volcano-like dirt mounds up to 2 feet in diameter and 2 to 8 inches high.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Extension experts Dennis M. Ferraro, Stephen M. Vantassel, and Scott E. Hygnstrom at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln say mounds appear when moles burrow deep or tunnel under solid objects such as tree roots or sidewalks and push the extra soil to the surface.<\/p>    <p>Molehills are often the first sign of mole presence noticed by homeowners. Here\u2019s what to remember about them:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>They are conical mounds of dirt that look like small volcanos.<\/li>    <li>They appear suddenly on your property.<\/li>    <li>Mole mounds have no visible holes &#8211; the mole plugs the entrance to its burrows with dirt.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>If you shovel away the soil, you\u2019ll find the entrance in the center of the hole, opening to a vertical tunnel.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Mole vs. gopher mounds: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-gophers\/\">Gophers<\/a> make larger, fan-shaped mounds that have a plugged hole on one side.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-raised-ridges-crisscrossing-lawn\">2. Raised Ridges Crisscrossing Lawn<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl.jpg\" alt=\"mole tunnel in dirt\" class=\"wp-image-126619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mole-tunnerl-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mole_tunnel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jomegat<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>Mole ridges are trails of pushed-up soil, mulch, or grass about 3 inches wide and a few inches tall.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Moles build shallow tunnels, 1 to 4 inches deep, to hunt worms and insects. Above the soil, their raised tops look like ridges of grass or dirt.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>These shallow runways are mostly dug during spring and autumn when the soil is cool and moist. In periods of heat and drought, moles dig deeper tunnels to cool, moist areas where worms and insects seek shelter.<\/p>    <p>Not all mole ridges look alike:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Long, fairly straight ridges with only soft curves indicate tunnels connecting hunting grounds. These tunnels are frequently used and are good for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-moles\/\">installing traps and mole baits.<\/a><\/li>    <li>Short, scribbly ridges that turn and twist on a small area indicate hunting tunnels that moles use once or twice and then abandon.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>According to experts at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, you should scout for new mole runways after rain. \u201cMoles prefer to dig <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/wildlife-resources\/living-with-wildlife\/eastern-mole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">when the soil is moist<\/a>, which is why tunnels often appear after a heavy rain.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Moles vs. voles runways:<\/strong> Vole runways are above-ground trenches created by voles cutting grass stems close to the soil and their relentless traffic.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-loose-soil-or-soft-spots\">3. Loose Soil or Soft Spots<\/h3>    <p>Moles&#8217; raised ridges have hollow tunnels underneath, often separated by a fluffy layer of soil only a couple of inches thick. When you walk on them, the ground feels soft and spongy underneath your feet.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The spongy feeling is also common in grub infestations. If you don\u2019t see molehills around, dig the soil with a trowel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/lawn-grubs-how-kill\/\">check for grubs.<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-discolored-or-dead-grass\">4. Discolored or Dead Grass<\/h3>    <p><strong>Strips of discolored or brown grass crisscrossing the lawn might indicate the presence of moles.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Moles don\u2019t eat plants, but they can damage their roots while digging. When moles plow their tunnels under turfgrass, plant roots are stripped of the soil around them and left in direct contact with warm air.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>In time, exposed roots dry out. Above the soil, turfgrass turns yellow and brown, wilts, and dies.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>You can reduce the damage by flattening the mole ridges with your feet or using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-rollers-rarely-needed\/\">lawn roller.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-5-weed-growth\">5. Weed Growth<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1.jpg\" alt=\"A mole coming out of hole\" class=\"wp-image-67511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-pixabay-88512-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-mole-in-black-soil-88512\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Mole digging can damage the grass, resulting in weakened or dead areas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>These thinned and bare patches are more vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/reasons-why-weeds-grow-in-lawn\/#3-3-diseases-and-pests\">weed growth<\/a> because there is little to no healthy grass competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Mole digging also can bring buried weed seeds closer to the surface.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-faq-on-signs-of-moles-in-your-yard\">FAQ on Signs of Moles in Your Yard<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-what-causes-moles-to-appear-in-your-yard\">What causes moles to appear in your yard?<\/h3>    <p>According to experts at the University of Arkansas, moles most often appear in lawns close to their natural habitats (wooded areas, grasslands). Moles are attracted to lawns that:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Are well-watered and fertilized<\/li>    <li>Have loose, well-drained soil<\/li>    <li>Have lots of plants and fertile soil that can sustain large populations of insects and worms &#8211; mole\u2019s favorite food<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-rid-of-moles-in-the-garden\">What is the fastest way to get rid of moles in the garden?<\/h3>    <p>The fastest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-moles\/\">get rid of moles<\/a> in the garden is to use traps, gummy baits, or mole repellants.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-what-time-of-day-are-moles-most-active\">What time of day are moles most active?<\/h3>    <p>Moles hunt throughout the day, with two- to three-hour breaks for rest, but they are most active in the early morning and late evening when it\u2019s cooler outside.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-protect-your-lawn-from-mole-damage\">Protect Your Lawn from Mole Damage!<\/h2>    <p>If you spot signs of moles, don\u2019t wait too long. The larger their tunnel maze, the harder it is to get them. Find a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=Pest+Control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pest control company<\/a> with LawnStarter and protect your lawn from unsightly molehills and tunnels.<\/p>    <p>LawnStarter pros can also help you fix the damage after the culprit is gone. They can <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=weed+removal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">clean the lawn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=grass+seeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">remove the weeds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=grass+seeding\" rel=\"nofollow\">seed new grass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=mowing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">mow the turf<\/a> to perfection.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-ea6b1a4c-aade-4ba0-9fde-cd47a98c4534\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ea6b1a4c-aade-4ba0-9fde-cd47a98c4534\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ea6b1a4c-aade-4ba0-9fde-cd47a98c4534\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ea6b1a4c-aade-4ba0-9fde-cd47a98c4534\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Ferraro, D.M., Vantassel, S.M., Hygnstrom, S.E. (2010, January). Moles and Their Control. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. <a href=\"https:\/\/extensionpubs.unl.edu\/publication\/g1538\/na\/html\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/extensionpubs.unl.edu\/publication\/g1538\/na\/html\/view<\/a><\/li>    <li>Indiana Department of Natural Resources (n.d.). Eastern Mole. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/wildlife-resources\/living-with-wildlife\/eastern-mole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fish-and-wildlife\/wildlife-resources\/living-with-wildlife\/eastern-mole\/<\/a><\/li>    <li>Koppenhofer, A. (2004, February). Mole Management in Turf and Gardens. https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/FS025\/<\/li>    <li>McPeake, R. (2014). Controlling the Eastern Mole. University of Arkansas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.uada.edu\/publications\/pdf\/FSA-9095.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.uaex.uada.edu\/publications\/pdf\/FSA-9095.pdf<\/a><\/li>    <li>Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (n.d). Living with wildlife: Moles. <a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/living\/species-facts\/moles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/living\/species-facts\/moles<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/mole-in-garden-talpa-europaea-crawling-out-of-brown-molehill-green-grass-lawn-background\/207769066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petr Bonek<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main signs of moles in your yard are volcano-like molehills and raised ridges branching across the 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