Moles commonly infest lawns in South Dakota and Iowa. To help prevent them from taking over your lawn, there are a few things you can do! You can eliminate their food source with regular lawn insect control treatments, which will encourage them to find food elsewhere. Additionally, ensure your lawn has proper drainage and avoid overwatering, as moles enjoy cool, moist soil to dig and hunt in. To effectively deter moles from your lawn, it's best to enlist the help of professionals. They will use effective treatments to encourage moles to leave your lawn and prevent them from coming back.

1. You can deter moles by eliminating their food source.

A mole on a pile of dirt on a lawn in Sioux Falls, SD.

Moles live underground in the soil beneath your lawn and hunt for food there. They create tunnels under the turf as they search for prey. They primarily feed on various lawn insects like earthworms and grubs. To deter moles from your lawn, you can eliminate their food source by using regular lawn insect control treatments. These treatments will get rid of grubs and other common lawn insects that moles like to eat. By applying these treatments regularly, you can keep the moles' food supply at a minimum. When food becomes scarce, moles will move on to find another lawn with a better food source.

2. Avoid overwatering your lawn and make sure it has proper drainage to discourage moles from inhabiting it.

To prevent moles from taking over your lawn, it's important to avoid overwatering and ensure there is proper drainage. Cool, moist soil provides an ideal environment for moles, so maintaining proper irrigation and drainage is essential in deterring them. When the soil is warm and dry, it becomes less favorable for moles to live and dig in. To create an environment that is less ideal for them, reduce the risk of overwatering your lawn by watering early in the day instead of in the evening and only when necessary. Additionally, to promote proper drainage, consider investing in an aeration service, which can help prevent the oversaturation of water and moisture in the soil. If you have a problem with water pooling on your lawn, you can invest in a drainage solution like a French drain, downspout, or dry creek bed to redirect water off of your property.

Lawn aeration ensures your lawn has proper drainage by allowing the water to quickly reach the roots and become absorbed.

3. To rid your lawn of moles, enlist the help of professionals.

When a mole infestation isn't corrected fast enough, they can begin to wreak havoc on your lawn, causing serious damage. The best way to ensure a mole-free lawn is to contact professionals. They'll utilize highly effective treatments to deter moles from your lawn. Another benefit of hiring professionals is that they will also regularly reapply their treatments to ensure there is no lapse in coverage during the times when moles are most problematic. By enlisting the help of professionals, you'll be able to achieve a mole-free lawn!

Contact us today to schedule our mole repellent package.

At Sharp Lawn Care, our team of licensed professionals will apply monthly treatments from early spring to mid-fall to repel moles in your lawn. Our mole repellent package uses natural, safe ingredients to protect your lawn without harming children or pets and is used as a long-term solution. We offer this service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, and surrounding areas in South Dakota like Tea, Harrisburg, and Brandon. If your property is located in the Sioux City, IA area, contact us at (712) 253-8024. If your property is located in the Sioux Falls, SD area, contact us at (605) 251-6880 to sign up!