Moles in Kansas City

Mole Control Annual Program

1. Placement of Mole Control Products

2. Monitoring and assessing Moles around your home each month

3. Treatment of your yard for Moles each month

4. Monthly Service throughout the mole season (Feb-Dec)

Service includes a month-to-month commitment and will be renewed annually unless you cancel service. This service requires a credit card to be held on file and billed each month. Call for pricing and other details about the program?

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Moles: Description and Lawn Damage

Moles are small, burrowing mammals (typically 4-7 inches long) with cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, tiny eyes and ears, and powerful front claws adapted for digging. They live almost entirely underground in extensive tunnel systems and are insectivores, primarily feeding on earthworms, grubs, larvae, and other soil insects. While they help aerate soil and control some pest populations, their tunneling causes significant issues for homeowners.

Main Damage to Lawns Comes from Their Burrowing

Moles primarily damage lawns through their extensive burrowing activities as they hunt for food underground. They create two main types of tunnels: shallow surface (feeding) tunnels and deeper permanent tunnels. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the key issues:
- Raised ridges and surface tunnels: These are the most visible signs of mole activity. Moles dig shallow feeding tunnels just below the surface (often 1-2 inches deep) in search of insects and earthworms. As they push through the soil, they create long, winding raised ridges that look like veins across the lawn. These ridges loosen and disrupt grass roots, making the soil unstable and causing the turf to lift or separate from the ground. Over time, this leads to uneven surfaces that are hard to mow (blades can scalp the grass or get damaged), patchy dead areas where roots can’t establish properly, and increased vulnerability to drought or disease. A single mole can create hundreds of feet of these tunnels in a short period, quickly turning a smooth lawn into a bumpy, unsightly mess.
- Molehills (volcano-shaped mounds): When moles excavate deeper tunnels or push out excess dirt from their burrowing, they create distinctive conical mounds of soil on the surface, often resembling small volcanoes (typically 6-24 inches in diameter and 4-8 inches high). These piles can smother the grass underneath by blocking sunlight and air, killing patches outright. They also scatter loose soil across the lawn, create tripping hazards (especially for children or elderly), and make the yard look neglected. Raking them flat is only temporary, as moles often rebuild or create new ones nearby.
- Root disturbance: Both shallow and deep tunnels can interfere with grass roots. Shallow tunnels expose or sever roots, while deeper ones (up to 12-18 inches) can cause soil compaction or drainage issues around them. This disrupts water and nutrient uptake, leading to wilting, yellowing/browning of grass, and eventual death of large sections. In severe infestations, the lawn may develop widespread dead zones that require reseeding or sodding to repair, adding significant cost and effort.
- Indirect issues: Mole tunnels provide ready-made pathways for other pests, particularly voles (small rodent-like creatures that eat vegetation). Voles travel through mole tunnels to feed on grass roots, bulbs, flower beds, tree bark, and shrubs without creating their own visible ridges—resulting in sudden, severe plant damage that homeowners often mistakenly blame on moles. This secondary invasion can escalate the problem, leading to girdled trees (which may die), destroyed gardens, and even more extensive lawn loss.

Mosquito Programs in Kansas City

We also have mosquito programs in Kansas City. Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance—their bites can transmit serious diseases, making effective control around your home essential for health, comfort, and enjoyment of outdoor spaces.Health Protection: Preventing Mosquito-Borne DiseasesMosquitoes are vectors for numerous pathogens. In the United States, key threats include:

West Nile virus: The most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., often causing fever, headache, and in severe cases, neurological issues or death.
Dengue: Seeing rising cases, including local transmission in some states, with symptoms like high fever, severe pain, and potential complications.
Other diseases: Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Zika, chikungunya, and historically malaria (with rare re-emergences noted).

Controlling mosquitoes reduces exposure to bites, directly lowering infection risk—especially for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Even a small reduction in local populations can prevent outbreaks.

Why Professional Pest Control is Important for Managing Mole Populations

While DIY methods like repellents, grub control, or home traps may offer temporary relief, they often fail to fully eliminate moles, which are elusive, solitary, and quick to create new tunnels (up to 100 feet per day). Professionals are recommended for several key reasons:

Expertise and effectiveness: Trained technicians accurately identify active tunnels, use proven trapping or baiting strategies, and ensure complete removal—preventing reinfestation that DIY efforts commonly miss.
Safety: Handling traps, baits, or fumigants can be dangerous to pets, children, wildlife, or the user; professionals use regulated methods and minimize risks.
Long-term solutions: Pros assess underlying attractants (like moist soil or abundant food sources) and may offer guarantees or follow-up treatments.
Time and cost savings: Persistent mole activity worsens damage over time; professional intervention resolves issues faster, avoiding expensive lawn repairs.