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What is the best way to eliminate moles from the lawn? I know if the grubs are removed from the soil the food source will be gone and they may move on. Is it too late in the year to treat for grubs?

What is the best way to eliminate moles from the lawn? I've tried flooding the tunnels, poison baits, even a spading fork driven into the grass. I know if the grubs are removed from the soil the food source will be gone and they may move on. Is it too late in the year to treat for grubs?

If the hills are so numerous that you can't mow or use your lawn areas, then you may need to consult a professional exterminator. It's never too late to start a preventive maintenance program for controlling grubs or any other pest, but it is a program and should be maintained regularly. One good way it to apply beneficial nematodes to the soil. These microscopic worms actually feed on the grubs, and with repeated applications you can control the grubs in a couple of seasons. There are other pesticides with a quicker control rate.