To begin to understand how to get rid of Moles, you have to understand what they are and what they're looking for first. Moles create a complex network of interconnected chambers by burrowing both deep and close to the surface, where they often leave visible ridges. They do this because they have very poor sight and feed mainly on worms and insect larvae that they find by the sense of touch and smell. They do not eat roots or bulbs, so besides the nuisance of their raised tunnel areas and mounds from digging to the surface, they technically do not harm Gainesville landscaping plants. That is the work of grubs and other lawn-damaging insects.
Wondering how to get rid of moles? There is no magic spray or device that you can use to make them go away, unfortunately. Some people try to sell sprays made of castor oil or soap to get rid of moles, but that doesn't work, either. They also try to sell ultrasonic sound emitters. These devices are worthless at eliminating moles. Some old wives' tales recommend the use of mothballs or ammonia-soaked rags to make them leave, but I've been to countless homes where these techniques failed as well.
The only thing I've ever seen HELP with getting moles to leave a lawn is by eliminating the main attractant that brought them there in the first place - their food. By food, I mean grubs and other insects. Reduction of their food source, such as grubs, may discourage their activity, but don't expect them to leave immediately. This only assists in encouraging them to move on to the next lawn, but is in no way a guarantee to rid your Gainesville lawn of moles completely.
How can you eliminate the grubs and insects in your lawn? You have 2 choices: If you're a do-it-yourselfer, you can go to your local home improvement or garden center and purchase a granular product to spread in your lawn and landscape. If you follow the label carefully, this should elimnate them for a period of time (which the product label should give you). Your second option is to hire a professional Gainesville lawn spraying company, like The Master's Lawn Care, to apply a similar, but stronger and longer-lasting product for you.
If you have a question about removing insects in your Gainesville lawn or any other question you would like answered about and landscapes in general, please give us a call at the office 378-LAWN or email me directly at rusty@themasterslawncare.com.