It is therefore important to manage insect pest problems in the turf to eliminate mole damage. Refer to the section of this manual on how to manage turf insects for a complete discussion. Fencing may also eliminate moles from a small area. Keep in mind that the fence must be buried at least 18 inches in the soil and the mesh must be tightly woven. This may be more work and money than you are willing to commit.
Trapping is the most efficient and cost-effective method in managing mole populations.
There are several commercially-available mole traps which are designed to be sunk into the tunnel and are relatively safe for users, pets, and wildlife. In order to successfully trap a mole, you must understand its behavior. Moles are not suspicious of dirt blocking a runway and will re-excavate a blocked tunnel if necessary. Traps that straddle the runway take this behavioral trait into account. As the mole tries to tunnel through the blocked area, it triggers the trap.