Professional Mole Control & Lawn Protection

Reclaim Your Yard from Missouri’s Subterranean Invaders

Is your lawn being overtaken by unsightly mounds and raised ridges? In Missouri, moles can turn a manicured yard into a tactical obstacle course in just a few days. At Sho-Me Pest, we understand that your outdoor space is an investment. Our veteran-led team uses proven, science-based methods to stop the tunneling and protect your property’s curb appeal.

Identifying the Problem: Is it a Mole?

Many Missouri homeowners confuse moles with other lawn pests. Here’s how to tell if you have a mole problem:

  • Raised Ridges: Moles create "travel tunnels" just below the surface, leaving a squishy, raised trail as they hunt for food.

  • Conical Mounds (Mole Hills): Unlike the horseshoe-shaped mounds of gophers, moles create volcano-like mounds of dirt as they push soil up from deeper nesting tunnels.

  • The "Squish" Test: If you step on a ridge and it collapses, you likely have active tunnels.

Why Moles Love Your Missouri Lawn

Moles aren't actually eating your grass or your tulip bulbs—they are insectivores. They are attracted to:

  1. Earthworms & Grubs: Their primary food sources.

  2. Moist, Loose Soil: Perfect for easy tunneling.

  3. Landscaped Borders: They love the soft soil under mulch and flower beds.

Why "Home Remedies" Usually Fail

You may have heard of putting chewing gum, castor oil, or even glass in tunnels. As local experts, we’ve seen it all, and unfortunately, these methods don't work.

  • The "Vibrating Stake" Myth: Moles often get used to the vibration or simply tunnel around it.

  • Grub Control Alone: While killing grubs helps, earthworms are a mole's favorite snack. You can have a "grub-free" lawn and still have a major mole problem.

The Sho-Me Pest Strategic Solution

We don't just "hope" the moles leave; we remove them. Our targeted approach includes:

1. Active Tunnel Mapping

We don't just treat every mound. We identify the active "highways" the moles use daily to ensure our treatments are placed exactly where they will be most effective.

2. Professional-Grade Baiting

We utilize specialized baits that mimic the mole's natural food source (earthworms). These are placed deep within the active travel tunnels, away from the reach of pets and children.

3. Chemical Yard Treatment

We utilize chemical treating the yard to get rid of the moles food sources.

Protecting Your Investment

A single mole can tunnel up to 100 feet per day. The longer you wait, the more structural damage occurs to your lawn and the more difficult it becomes to level the ground.

Stop the tunneling today. Call the local pros at Sho-Me Pest: