Contact us at 740-733-7585 or 740-381-0614
JST Nuisance Wildlife Control Service
Professional Nuisance Animal Removal for Jefferson County Ohio and surrounding areas
call:740-381-0614 or 740-733-7585
GOT MOLES ?
If you see mounds of dirt in your yard or areas that look "vein like", you probably have moles.
Moles can cause root damage, dead and yellowed grass patches, the accelerated erosion of soil, tunneling and the unsightly mounds of dirt which can greatly diminish property values. Tunneling under sidewalks and other paved areas allows moisture that can cause damage to the concrete areas.
We offer several service agreements to assist you in removing the moles from your yard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many moles are in my yard? We have removed as many as 12 moles from a very small yard (20' x 20') and as few as 2 from an acre yard. There is no real way to tell.
Q. How long does it take to trap all the moles?
There is no specific length of time for the capture of moles. Many factors including mole density, the weather, mating season, soil conditions, food supplies and more will affect the trapping timetable. Successful mole trapping requires time, patience, experience and persistence. For some the mole is not an easy animal to trap. Even after careful placement they may dig around, plug, spring or even heave out the trap. Some moles may be caught overnight or within a few days and others may take a few weeks or even longer. The tunnel system can be very extensive and encompass areas under the house, driveway, patio, garden, along the fence row, in areas with mulch etc..
Q. When is the best time to trap moles?
The best time to trap moles is when they are active in your yard. Mole activity increases substantially in late winter or early spring during mating season but moles are trapped throughout the year as they do not hibernate. Trapping does slow down in July and August when the ground becomes dry and hard. During this seasonally hot time the moles will dig deeper in search of food that has gone down deeper to a cooler and moister environment. The small dirt mounds you see at this time are from the moles digging deeper and then pushing the dirt to the top and plugging the hole. As Fall sets in the cooler temperatures and rain will make the insects resurface and the moles will resume their surface feeding activities. The moles will go deep again during extreme cold and when the ground becomes frozen, which in Eastern Ohio is typically late December or early January. However, you may see activity during any increase in warm weather. We have had a couple years of mild winters and were trapping moles all year long.
