Mole Control – Why You’re Seeing More Mole Activity in Late Winter / Early Spring (and What to Do About It)…
If you’ve started noticing raised tunnels, soft spots in the lawn, or small mounds of soil popping up overnight, you’re likely dealing with mole activity. Late winter into early spring is one of the most common times homeowners begin to see an increase in mole damage — and there are specific reasons why. Let’s break down what’s happening underground and what you can do about it.
What Do Moles Actually Do?
Moles are insectivores — they do not eat your grass roots. Instead, they feed primarily on earthworms, grubs, soil insects, and beetle larvae.
The damage you see in your lawn is caused by their tunneling, not by feeding on the turf itself.
As they search for food, they create:
Surface tunnels (raised ridges in the turf)
Deeper tunnels connected to nesting areas
Mounds (molehills) where soil is pushed up from excavation
Even though they’re not eating the grass, tunneling can:
Disrupt root systems
Cause turf to dry out
Create uneven, unsafe surfaces
Damage mowing equipment
Why Are Moles More Active Late Winter / Early Spring?
Soil is softer and easier to tunnel – As the ground thaws and we receive spring rains, soil becomes moist and workable. Moles can tunnel much more easily compared to dry summer or frozen winter conditions.
Food sources move closer to the surface – Earthworms and insects become more active in moist, warming soil. Moles follow their food supply — and that often means closer to the surface where you see visible damage.
Breeding season – Late winter into early spring is prime breeding season for moles. Increased movement and territory expansion naturally lead to more tunneling.
Lawn recovery highlights damage – As grass comes out of dormancy, raised runs and uneven areas become much more noticeable.
Why You Should Act Quickly
Mole damage compounds fast. One mole can create extensive tunnel systems in a short period of time. The longer activity continues, the more turf stress and uneven ground you’ll have to repair.
Early intervention:
Limits structural turf damage
Reduces repair costs
Restores lawn appearance faster
Seeing more mole activity in the late winter / early spring isn’t random — it’s seasonal biology combined with soil conditions. As lawns wake up, so do the creatures living beneath them.
If you’re noticing raised runs or soft spots, now is the ideal time to address the problem before it expands.
A healthy lawn starts below the surface — and sometimes that means managing what’s happening underground.
A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping can beautify your lawn and landscaping using our vast experience in turf grass management. Our complete lawn service is designed for both residential and commercial lawns and we keep your lawn healthy without harming your family, staff, or pets.
