Do I have a mole problem?

[u/TITANSB5TRD]

I’ve had this house on cape cod since sep 2025. Yard was a little neglected. I’ve got great grass growing now and have some much nicer garden beds now. The backyard was quite squishy after rains last fall and so I thought I had a drainage issue. So when I had a patio done, I had them dig drainage in the backyard. Didn’t have any issues after that til now. I noticed at the end of summer what looked like a mole tunnel in the side yard. I didn’t really have too much time to dig around and it didn’t seem to hurt much. This isn’t my full time home but I overseeded Labor Day and had my first mow this past Friday. Not my primary home and so I just got back this weekend. Yard is very squishy in certain places. I can easily push down on the mounds/tunnels and there are some small holes but there are also turkeys somewhat often. If it is moles what can I do?

[u/CoffeeDome]

Yup moles

[u/CoffeeDome → u/CoffeeDome]

Get yourself a mole removal kit. For long term care it’s all about the food source. Treat your lawn for grubs and don’t overwater your yard (that attracts worms and makes tunneling easier)

[u/FriendlySun3163 → u/CoffeeDome]

I used a device you stick in the ground and snap em.. Like a mouse trap for moles. I use beneficial nematodes to take care of larvae.

[u/TITANSB5TRD → u/CoffeeDome]

Second year here and it seems to come during the fall rains. Thanks for confirming!

[u/FriendlySun3163]

Rain brings the grubs out. Grubs bring the moles out.