Know Your Enemy: What to Know About Moles in South King County
Moles may be small, but they can turn your lawn into a minefield seemingly overnight. If you’re seeing strange mounds or uneven ground, there’s a good chance a mole has moved in, and they rarely come alone.
At Mole Control & More, we specialize in non-chemical mole removal throughout Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, and surrounding areas. Here’s what every homeowner should know.
What Do Moles Do?
Moles tunnel underground in search of insects, especially earthworms. One mole can create hundreds of feet of tunnels in just a few weeks. While they aren’t dangerous to people or pets, their digging:
- Uproots grass, flowers, and young trees
- Breaks sprinkler lines and irrigation systems
- Creates tripping hazards
- Invites erosion and landscape instability
Signs You Might Have Moles
- Volcano-shaped dirt mounds
- Soft or raised surface tunnels that collapse underfoot
- New damage each morning (moles are most active at night)
- Irregular patterns across lawns or fields
Think you might have gophers instead? Moles push up round or cone-shaped mounds. Gopher mounds are usually fan-shaped and off to the side.
If you’re not sure, we’ll identify the issue during your site visit.
Why Moles Are Common in South King County
Moles love the moist, loamy soils typical in Auburn, Covington, Des Moines, and the rest of our area. Our mild, damp climate allows them to stay active year-round, even in winter.
They prefer:
- Lawns and gardens with rich, insect-friendly soil
- Parks, fields, and open green spaces
- Areas with underground watering or good drainage
That’s why they show up in both urban neighborhoods and rural properties.
Will Moles Go Away on Their Own?
Not likely. Moles are territorial and persistent, and once they find a good feeding ground, they’ll stick around, or worse, spread.
Sometimes homeowners wait too long, hoping the problem will “go away,” only to end up with a lawn that looks like it was hit by a backhoe.
What to Do if You Think You Have Moles
Call Mole Control & More at (253) 945-6088. We’ve been trapping moles in South King County since 2000, and we know what works. No chemicals, no guessing games, just proven trapping, with visible results and straightforward pricing.
Don’t let one mole become a problem for your whole yard.
Get in touch and stop the digging before it gets worse.
If you’re ready to take your yard back from underground invaders, we’re ready to help.
Serving South King County
Call: (253) 945-6088 Text: (253) 350-0237