How do I get rid of moles in my yard?

Joyce,

I keep a small box of instant mashed potatoes on hand and sprinkle a few spoonfuls where i think they travel. I do this at night since most are nocturnal. After they eat, the flakes expand in the stomach and well they die.

NOTE: If you have pets keep these flakes out of their reach.

Get a Terrier dog! Or a cat.....

The common ingredient I see in deterrents for moles is castor oil that is sprayed on the affected areas. They eat worms and grubs so if you get rid of their preferred food they should leave.

Are they definitely moles or gophers or groundhogs? You can get Tomcat mole killer. But depending how big I would use traps. We had groundhogs in our yard that lived under our shed and front porch. They can get huge and that means their tunnels are huge. You don't want foundations sinking because of pesky tunnels that shouldn't be there. We used these large traps and put food in them that they were attracted to. For groundhogs we used cantaloupe. The traps didn't kill them they were just cages that you could later take them for release. Here is a link to catch moles. Here is a link...with both ways to catch moles. https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-Moles. Good luck can be frustrating!

My husband breaks up bath soap, that is too small to continue using, and spreads the pieces around the yard.

One of the most common and effective mole and vole repellents is castor oil, which has an unpleasant taste and smell. Mixing three parts castor oil and one part dish soap with a gallon of water creates an effective repellent that can be sprayed on areas of mole activity. This is not only a repellent for moles; it’s also a good way to get rid of groundhogs, voles, and other rodents.

Hello Joyce, hope this helps you

https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/how-to-remove-moles-naturally-home-remedies-1761713-2021-01-22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st7RxzV9Qd0

Hello Joyce: Try these sites:

How to Get Rid of Moles in the Garden Humanely » Shetland's Garden Tool Box

How to get rid of moles in your yard naturally: 4 humane ways and 2 to avoid | (homesandgardens.com)

How to get rid of moles without hurting them | Tom's Guide (tomsguide.com)

How to Get Rid of Moles In Your Yard and Keep Them Away (lawnstarter.com)

How to Get Rid of Moles Using Home Remedies| MYMOVE