Tulsa Mole Control Program
Moles continue to be a severe problem in many Tulsa area landscapes and lawns, so we are adding another bullet in our holster in an attempt to battle them. We currently have a Mole Control Program, where our Technicians scout the lawn for moles every time we do a regular lawn care treatment, up to 6 or 7 times per season. If moles are active, we’ll set up to 5 Talpirid mole baits into the active tunnels, and follow-up with a service call in about 2-3 weeks to set more baits if needed. In many cases, we’ve been able to control mole activity with this service, but in other lawns, it seems we are still fighting a losing battle.
Another option to this program, either to try instead of or in addition to, is our new “Mole Patrol.” For a 1-time fee of $150, we will provide to you the homeowner the following, assuming you have the time and desire to help fight the battle against moles yourself:
- Your Route Manager will deliver to you a new professional Magnum Mole Trap, which is far superior, easier to use, and longer lasting than what’s available at the box stores.
- He will also deliver a box of 20 Talpirid Mole Baits, the same product we use with our program.
- He will show you how to use the trap, and how to use the baits. Specifically, you’ll be shown where to look and spot the main active mole tunnels, where to best set the trap, and how to set the baits.
You, the homeowner, really have the advantage over us because you see your lawn every day. When new mole activity and dirt piles appear, you can move the trap to new areas, and set fresh bait. If you have the time and patience (both are key), you can have success with this. If you run out of Talpirid baits, you may purchase more from us for $60, or you can purchase a similar product named “Tomcat” at the garden centers.
Other methods, such as applying insecticide to kill grub worms, sonic devices, poison peanuts, smoke bombs, etc. are a waste of time and money. From our experience, the best way to combat moles is not to try to move them to your neighbor’s lawn, but to control (a nicer word for kill) them with traps and baits. The population is really out of hand, partly due to the fact that there are few natural predators in the urban environment, such as coyotes, hawks, eagles, etc. And, your house cat is often too lazy to get out and hunt!
Contact us now, and we’ll schedule a time for your Route Manager to come out to your home with the tools needed to do your own “Mole Patrol.” If you currently are on our regular Mole Program, and it’s working fine, you may not have a need for this. Or, you may want to try this instead, because it is generally cheaper than having us do the work. And, if your mole problem is severe, it may justify doing both—using our service, with you helping out with trapping and setting more baits in-between our regular treatments.
To request a quote on the above service or any that we offer, you can fill out the simple form below. Whether you are a current or new customer we can get you a quote quickly so that we can start your service as soon as possible.
