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Mole control in St. Louis.

Raised tunnels across the lawn and fresh mounds every morning. We bait the active tunnels and get the whole family.

Whole-yard baitingFollow-up checkMost jobs $275-375
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MOLE CONTROL IN ST. LOUIS

Mole control is placing bait directly into active tunnels so it reaches the moles doing the damage. In St. Louis, moles tunnel hardest in spring and fall when the soil is moist. We inspect the whole yard, not just the newest tunnel, bait the active runs and come back in 30 to 45 days to check. Most jobs run $275 to $375, depending on yard size and activity.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY

About moles.

The eastern mole is the one tearing up Missouri lawns.

RAISED RIDGES

Surface tunnels

Feeding tunnels just under the grass. The damage you can see.

TRAVEL ROUTES

Deep runways

Main tunnels they use every day. The best place for bait.

VOLCANOES

Mounds

Piles of soil pushed up from deeper tunnels.

WORMS & GRUBS

What they eat

Rich, well-watered lawns are full of their food.

WARNING SIGNS

Signs you have moles.

  • Raised ridges running across the lawn
  • Volcano-shaped mounds of loose soil
  • Spongy spots when you walk the yard
  • New damage after rain or watering

Seeing surface runways but no mounds? It might be voles. We check which one you have.

WHY SPRAY FAILS

Why home remedies don't work.

Store-bought spray

  • Castor oil and noisemakers just move them
  • Traps catch one, the rest stay
  • Grub killer alone won't starve them
  • Flattening tunnels doesn't stop new ones

Zero Pest

  • Bait goes into active tunnels
  • Whole-yard inspection, not just one strip
  • Reaches the whole family
  • Follow-up check at 30 to 45 days
HOW WE TREAT IT

Our mole treatment, step by step.

  1. Walk the whole yard

    We find which tunnels are active, not just the newest ones.

  2. Bait the active runs

    Bait goes directly into the tunnels moles use every day.

  3. Mark and track

    We note the activity so the follow-up is accurate.

  4. Check back

    At 30 to 45 days we walk the yard again.

  5. Follow up if needed

    If activity persists, a follow-up treatment is priced separately.

NEAR YOU

Mole control across St. Louis and West County.

Nice lawns attract the most moles.

WEST COUNTY

Big lawns, big damage

Kirkwood, Wildwood and Chesterfield lawns with rich soil see the most tunneling.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

New sod

Fresh sod and irrigation in newer subdivisions draw moles in.

SOUTH COUNTY

Established yards

Mature yards in Affton and Fenton keep moles fed year after year.

PRICING

Quoted by yard.

Based on yard size and how much activity we find.

TYPICAL JOB$275+Most yards $275 to $375 for the full baiting.
FOLLOW-UP CHECK30-45 daysWe walk the yard again. More activity is priced separately.

How our mole & vole program works

HIGH SCORES

Lawns back to normal.

Real Google reviews, labeled with the reviewer's city.

★★★★★
“We have been dealing with moles for a year or two. The problem was worsened this fall, presumably the mole family decided to have little moles and our yard was becoming hideous to look at. One visit from the people at Zero Pest was all it took to eliminate the problem.”
Michael P. · Google
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“We’ve had two mole treatments and there is a significant reduction.”
Julie G. · GoogleKirkwood
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“If you’re looking for a reliable pest control company, look no further than Zero Pest. Alex is very knowledgeable and is willing to answer all my questions. Service is first class, highly recommended!”
Thomas F. · GoogleBallwin
FAQ

Mole Control questions.

How much is mole control in St. Louis?
Most mole jobs run $275 to $375 for the full baiting, depending on yard size and activity. A follow-up check at 30 to 45 days is included in the plan.
Is baiting better than trapping?
For most yards, yes. Bait in active tunnels reaches the whole family, while a trap catches one mole at a time.
When is the best time to treat moles?
Spring and fall, when moles are most active near the surface. We can treat whenever you see fresh activity.
Will killing grubs get rid of moles?
Not by itself. Moles eat mostly earthworms, so grub control alone rarely solves it.
Is mole bait safe for pets?
Bait goes deep into the tunnels, not on the surface. We talk through pets and kids before we treat.

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