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I am looking for someone to trap out moles on my property. I have been searching the internet and have contacted numerous numbers, but I keep getting ...
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mole removal #923961
Asked January 27, 2026, 2:12 PM EST
I am looking for someone to trap out moles on my property. I have been searching the internet and have contacted numerous numbers, but I keep getting outfits that don't do moles.
Columbia County Oregon
Expert Response
You can see which currently-licensed wildlife control operators list moles, and which might be closest to your property, here in this list https://myodfw.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/WPMR101%20-%20WCO%20Public%20Website%20Information.pdf
Also, have you verified that "moles" are the species you're encountering on your property. Moles generally are not a conflict species unless the dirt mounds they push up are the problem. Most species of moles ONLY eat invertebrates in the soil. However, many other burrowing species, particularly some of the vole species - are more commonly listed in wildlife-human conflicts.
I'd be happy to help verify the ID if you have a picture (with item to scale) of the freshest sign you've found on the property.
Also, have you verified that "moles" are the species you're encountering on your property. Moles generally are not a conflict species unless the dirt mounds they push up are the problem. Most species of moles ONLY eat invertebrates in the soil. However, many other burrowing species, particularly some of the vole species - are more commonly listed in wildlife-human conflicts.
I'd be happy to help verify the ID if you have a picture (with item to scale) of the freshest sign you've found on the property.
They are moles. I have trapped a few. There are mounds and tunnels all through my landscaping.
Ok. Thank you for that. You must have some really rich and productive soil!
The list you sent me has NO mole trappers listed anywhere that I can see.
They are moles. I have trapped a few. There are mounds and tunnels all through my landscaping.
Fair point. I would then check some of the broad "pest control" outfits near you, that do list moles. I have no direct experience with any of these, so I don't offer this as a recommendation of any over the others, but https://www.moletrapperspdx.com/ and https://www.dahlkeanimalcontrol-llc.com/ sound like they might be good fits to your needs and proximal to your area.
