Vole & Mole Control Services
Protect your lawn's root system and surface from destructive tunneling pests.
Stop Underground Pests from Destroying Your Lawn
Voles and moles can quickly turn a beautiful, healthy lawn into a disaster zone of raised tunnels, unsightly dirt mounds, and dead patches of grass. While they are often confused for one another, they cause damage in entirely different ways. Moles are insectivores that dig deep, extensive tunnel systems to hunt for earthworms and grubs, severing your grass roots in the process. Voles, on the other hand, are rodents that feed directly on the roots and crowns of your grass, often using abandoned mole tunnels to travel undetected.
Because these pests operate mostly underground, the damage they cause can be extensive before you even realize you have a problem. If left untreated, a mole or vole infestation will not only ruin the aesthetic appeal of your yard but can also cause expensive damage to your turf's root system, ornamental plants, and even the roots of small trees.
Our Proven Vole & Mole Control Strategy
DIY traps and store-bought repellents rarely solve the root of the problem. Our targeted Vole & Mole service uses a comprehensive, multi-step approach to safely deter these pests and encourage them to leave your property permanently.
1. Thorough Property Inspection
Our technicians first identify the active tunnel systems and determine whether you are dealing with moles, voles, or both. This allows us to tailor our treatment plan specifically to the pest's behavior.
2. Food Source Reduction
For moles, the best defense is eliminating their food source. By integrating our Preventative Grub Control, we dramatically reduce the grubs in your soil, making your yard a less attractive hunting ground.
3. Safe & Humane Repellents
We utilize professional-grade, family-and-pet-safe repellents—often castor oil-based—that penetrate deep into the soil. These treatments make the ground taste and smell incredibly unpleasant to the pests, naturally driving them away without the use of dangerous poisons.
Reclaim Your Yard Today
We don't just treat the symptoms; we help you reclaim your yard so your turf can heal and thrive without constant underground attacks. Once the pests have relocated, we can assist with repairing the damage through targeted aeration and overseeding, restoring your lawn to its former golden green glory.
Sunny's Seed Promise
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2 Free Applications
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How to Tell Voles from Moles — and When They Strike
The damage looks similar from the sidewalk, but the cause and the timing are different. Knowing which pest you have shapes the treatment plan.
Moles
Insectivores that hunt earthworms and grubs. Look for raised surface tunnels and volcano-shaped dirt mounds. Moles are active year-round but most visible in spring and fall when soil moisture brings them closer to the surface.
Voles
Rodents that eat grass roots and crowns. Look for shallow surface runways through the grass, gnawed plant stems, and dead patches where roots have been chewed. Vole damage often shows up in early spring as the snow melts.
When to treat
Vole and mole activity peaks in spring and fall in Eastern Pennsylvania. Because our approach combines repellents with grub control, we time applications to those active windows and coordinate grub prevention so your yard becomes less attractive to moles over time. Reach out as soon as you notice fresh tunnels or damage — early intervention prevents a small problem from spreading across the lawn.
Vole & Mole Questions We Hear
Are your vole and mole treatments safe for pets and kids?+
Yes. We use professional-grade, castor oil-based repellents that make the soil unpleasant to tunneling pests without relying on dangerous poisons. We provide clear re-entry instructions so you know when normal activity can resume.
Will getting rid of grubs get rid of moles?+
Reducing grubs removes a major food source, which makes your yard far less attractive to moles. It is one of the most effective long-term strategies. However, moles also eat earthworms, so grub control is combined with repellents for the best results.
How long does it take to see results?+
Repellents begin working once watered into the soil. You should see reduced tunneling activity within a couple of weeks as the pests leave the treated area. Severe infestations may require follow-up visits.
Can you repair the damage after the pests are gone?+
Yes. Once the pests have relocated, we can repair tunnels and dead patches through aeration and overseeding so your lawn recovers and is less inviting to future activity.
Do you offer vole and mole control across Eastern Pennsylvania?+
We service Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, and Bucks counties. If you are in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Quakertown, or a nearby community, request a quote and we will confirm coverage for your address.