Your Mole Questions, Answered

No. Got Moles uses only chemical-free trapping methods. We never use poisons, rodenticides, fumigants, or any chemical treatments on your property. Our methods are safe for children, pets, and the environment.

Yes. Everything we use is chemical-free and poses no risk to children or pets. Our equipment goes inside mole tunnels underground and gets covered, so it's not accessible to dogs, cats, or kids playing in the yard.

Every job starts with a full property inspection. A Got Moles technician walks your entire yard, identifies active mole runs versus abandoned tunnels, maps movement patterns, and figures out where moles are entering and travelling. Equipment gets placed based on evidence, not guesswork.

Most residential mole infestations are cleared within the one-month service period (4-5 weekly visits). Many homeowners see a big drop in mole activity within the first two weeks.

Moles are active year-round in Western Washington, but surface activity peaks in spring and fall when soil moisture is highest. During summer, they dig deeper. During winter, they stay below the frost line but keep tunnelling.

Got Moles offers two residential programs for properties under 1 acre. The one-time removal program costs $450 flat rate. The Total Mole Control Program costs $100 per month for year-round protection with a 12-month minimum commitment. Commercial properties are custom-quoted after a site inspection.

The one-time program is a focused, one-month service that removes current moles. The TMCP gives you year-round monitoring and protection — regular visits, immediate response to new activity, and a written report after every check.

On the one-time removal program, a $150 setup fee is collected upfront. If we don't catch a mole during your service period, you pay only the $150 setup fee. The TMCP operates as an ongoing monthly service with increased visit frequency at no additional cost if moles are detected.

Most of the time, we can schedule an initial inspection within two business days. During peak season, demand is higher, but we prioritize new inquiries.

No. Our technicians can access your property and complete service visits without you being home. You get a written report after every visit.

Got Moles serves 70+ communities across Western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Puyallup, Auburn, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Issaquah, Enumclaw, and many more.

Yes. Call (253) 750-0211 or fill out the contact form and we will schedule an initial inspection at no charge. There is no obligation — you get a clear assessment and pricing before committing to anything.

Yes, and most clients do. After seeing the results of one-time removal, many homeowners choose to enroll in the Total Mole Control Program to keep their yard protected year-round. Your technician can discuss the transition at any visit.

Three mole species are found in Washington. The Townsend's mole is the most common in Western Washington and the largest mole in North America, reaching up to 8 inches. The Pacific mole is smaller and sticks to drier habitats. The shrew mole is the smallest and causes less damage.

No. Moles are active year-round in Washington State. During colder months, they dig deeper tunnels below the frost line but keep feeding and tunnelling. That's why Got Moles offers year-round protection through the TMCP.

Moles create raised ridges and volcano-shaped mounds. They eat earthworms, not plants. Voles create small round holes and eat plant roots and bark. If you see soil mounds with no visible entry hole, you've likely got moles.

Yes. When one mole is removed, the empty territory can be claimed by neighboring moles. Re-invasion is common within 3-12 months. That's why Got Moles built the Total Mole Control Program.

Most residential yards in Western Washington have 1-3 moles at any given time. Moles are solitary animals — they only share tunnels during breeding season. A single mole can create dozens of mounds, so the damage often looks worse than the number of moles present.

Effective mole trapping requires precise placement in active tunnels at the right depth and angle. Without experience reading mole behavior, most homeowners put traps where moles aren't actually travelling.

Not reliably. Washington State University's Extension Service says castor oil and similar repellents are "not consistently effective" against moles. The moles stay — they just dig somewhere else.

No. Moles do eat grubs, but their main food source is earthworms — typically 85% or more of their diet. A yard with zero grubs can still support moles as long as earthworms are present.

Moles tunnel through topsoil looking for earthworms — usually within the top 12 inches. They do not burrow deep enough to damage foundations or underground pipes. The real damage is cosmetic: torn-up lawns, disrupted flower beds, and tripping hazards from surface tunnels.

Flooding tunnels does not work. Moles are fast diggers and simply relocate. You will waste water, make a mess, and the moles will still be there — often with fresh tunnels the next morning.

Yes. Got Moles is fully licensed and insured in Washington State.

Got Moles was founded in 2017 by Spencer Hill. Spencer has over 15 years of personal mole trapping experience, and the company has served nearly 5,000 clients.

Yes. Got Moles founder Spencer Hill served in the US Army as an infantryman from 2011 to 2014.