How To Get Rid of Moles Around Your Pool: a Handyman’s Guide

Mold might be small, but they can cause big problems, especially when they are starting to dig around your pool. Their tunnels and holes can lead to uneven ground, weakening the pool structure, and even making tripping hazards for your family and guests. If you know you noticed more activity around your pool, it is time to take action before the problem can get worse.

And we will go over moles are showing up, how to safely remove them, and keep them from coming back. 

Why are moles digging around your pool? 

Moles, don’t actually care about your pool. They are mostly after food, mainly earthworms and insects found in the moist loose soil. Pools often create the perfect condition for a mole because of the damp ground around them. If the yard is full of grubs, worms, and softer, it’s an open invitation for these little diggers.

Sign you have moles 

• Raised ridges or tunnels in your yard
• You have molehill which are loose piles of dirt
• Sunken spots near your pool deck
• Soft spongy ground under foot

If you notice these signs near your pool, it’s time to take action.

How to get rid of moles, around your pool?

Trap the moles

Trapping is one of the most effective ways to get rid of moles. There are two types of mole traps.

• Live traps they allow you to catch and relocate the moles. Making sure to release it at least 5 miles away.
• You got lethal traps. These are designed to kill them all instantly. They are the most effective, but required careful handling.

To use or set a trap, find an active tunnel one that gets rebuilt after you step on it place the trap inside and wait.

Use natural repellents

• Castor oil solution mix, castor, oil, dish soap, and water, and spray it around your pools, moles hate the smell.
• Coffee grounds spread used coffee grounds near the tunnel to deter them. 
• Garlic or cayenne pepper both can be sprinkled in the mole holes to drive them away

Eliminate their food source

Since moles are after grubs in earthworms, removing the food supply can encourage them to move elsewhere. Consider using grub killer lawn treatment to make your yard less appealing. 

Install a mole barrier

Physical barriers can prevent moles from reaching the pool area. 

• Burying wire mash around the perimeter of your pool at least 24 inches deep. 
• Place landscaping fabric around the gravel or mulch near the pool. 

Try psychotic or vibration devices

Ultrasonic more repellent sound waves that irritate the moles, and encourage them to leave. These devices can easily be installed and can be a good long-term solution.

How to prevent moles from coming back

Once you have removed the moles, follow these steps to keep them from returning.

• Keep the lawn, dry, moles, preferred damp soil, so avoid over watering your lawn lawn.
• Moe and Trim regularly keep the grass short and remove excess vegetation, or mold could hide.
• Use perimeter repellents regularly, apply castor oil, coffee grounds, or commercial mole repellent around the pool area.
• Fill old  tunnels use soil and gravel to fill tunnels and prevent new moles from reusing them. 

By staying on top of these preventative measures, you can keep your pool area mole free all season long. 

Final thoughts 

Walls may seem like a minor nuisance, but they’re digging can cause serious issues if left on checked. Whether you choose to trap them, repel them, or prevent them with barriers, acting fast as key. By keeping your yard, less attractive to moles, you can enjoy your pool without worrying about unexpected holes and sinking spots. 

If the problem processes consider getting a hold of a professional for mole removal. A handyman or pest control expert can help set up long-term solutions to protect your yard and your pool area.