What is the best method of mole control?

• A. Trapping
• B. Poisoning
• C. Fumigation
• D. Exclusion fencing

Answer: (A)

Direct removal through trapping is the most effective way to reduce mole damage because it physically takes the animals out of the yard where they are causing the most harm. Moles live in and move through underground tunnel systems, so a well-placed trap in an active run can catch the mole quickly and stop new tunneling from that animal. This approach gives immediate, reliable results and doesn’t rely on bait uptake or fumigants that may not reach all parts of the network.

Baiting or poisoning is often unreliable because moles don’t consistently ingest underground baits, and there’s a higher risk of harming non-target wildlife or pets. Fumigation is difficult to apply effectively in a lawn or garden with interconnected, shallow tunnels, and it can be dangerous or impractical. Exclusion fencing can protect a defined area but is usually labor-intensive and not feasible for large yards, since moles can tunnel around or under barriers.

So, trapping targets the actual problem directly and tends to be the most practical and dependable method for restoring a damaged area.