If you’ve stepped outside recently and noticed small mounds of dirt scattered across your lawn, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining things. These little piles, known as mole hills, are a sure sign that moles are active beneath the surface. While they may seem harmless at first glance, mole activity can cause extensive damage to your yard over time. Let’s break down what mole hills really mean and what you can do about them.
What Are Mole Hills?
Mole hills are the result of moles tunneling underground in search of food—mainly earthworms, grubs, and other insects. As they dig, they push the displaced soil to the surface, creating the familiar volcano-shaped mounds of dirt. These tunnels can run just below the surface or several inches deep, depending on the mole’s goal.
If you're seeing multiple hills across your lawn, it’s likely you have at least one very busy mole—or possibly several.
Why Moles Choose Your Yard
Moles aren’t invading your yard to bother you—they’re there because your soil is ideal for feeding. Moist, loose soil is easier to tunnel through, and if your lawn has a healthy population of grubs and worms, it's practically a buffet for these small mammals.
Some common conditions that attract moles include:
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Overwatered lawns
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Thick, moist soil
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Abundant insect activity
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Well-maintained lawns (ironically!)
The Damage They Cause
While moles don’t eat plant roots like voles or gophers, their tunneling can still disrupt your landscape in serious ways. Their underground runways can:
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Uproot plants and grass
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Create soft, uneven ground
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Invite other burrowing pests into the same network
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Cause damage to landscaping and irrigation systems
The longer moles remain active in your yard, the more extensive the tunnel system becomes—and the more difficult it is to control.
What You Can Do About It
It’s important to act quickly when you start spotting mole hills. While DIY solutions like traps or repellents are common, they often offer only temporary relief. That’s where professional wildlife control comes in.
At Wildlife X Team, we use humane, effective techniques to remove moles from your property and keep them from coming back. Our experienced technicians assess your yard, identify active tunnels, and tailor a treatment plan that targets the problem at its source.
Don’t Ignore the Hills
Mole hills may look small, but they signal a much larger issue underground. If you’re tired of uneven ground, dying grass, or constant yard damage, it’s time to take action. Contact Wildlife X Team for professional, humane mole removal and reclaim your lawn before the damage gets worse.