Why Moles Are Such a Persistent and Frustrating Pest — And Why Finding Professional Help in Washington Is So Difficult

For many Washington homeowners, moles are one of the most infuriating pests they’ll ever deal with. These small, underground mammals can cause major damage in a very short amount of time, often without ever being seen.

Why Homeowners Consider Moles a Serious Pest

Moles aren't just an eyesore — their activity causes real problems:

  • Unsightly mounds and raised tunnels that ruin the appearance of well-maintained lawns

  • Weakened soil structure, creating soft spots and uneven ground

  • Damage to root systems in gardens, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas

  • Hazards for children, pets, and lawn equipment due to unstable soil

  • Continuous new tunnels, even after you think you’ve smoothed things out

Even though moles don’t eat vegetation, their tunneling destroys the environment around your plants. And because they can tunnel over 100 feet per day, homeowners feel like they’re always one step behind.

This leads many people to look for professional help — only to discover that finding a legitimate mole-control service in Washington is surprisingly difficult.

Why It’s So Hard to Find a Professional Mole Control Service in Washington — And How G Green Inc. Solves the Problem

Homeowners quickly learn that most pest control companies in Washington do NOT offer mole removal. The reason isn’t lack of demand — it’s the law.

Washington has some of the strictest trapping regulations in the country, and those restrictions directly affect mole control.

The Legal Issue: Why Traditional Mole Traps Are Banned in Washington

Across most of the U.S., mole control is straightforward:
professionals use body-gripping traps such as scissor, spear, or choker-loop traps.

But in Washington, these traps are illegal.

Washington State Law (RCW 77.15.194)

This law prohibits the use of body-gripping traps, which include:

  • Scissor traps

  • Harpoon/spear traps

  • Choker or loop traps

  • Any trap that kills by constriction, impact, or force

These traps are the standard nationwide because they are effective and humane.
But here in Washington, their use is prohibited except in very narrow circumstances — and mole control is not one of them.

How This Impacts Homeowners

Because of this law:

  • Most professionals simply avoid mole work

  • The few who try often rely on ineffective methods

  • Property damage continues unchecked

  • Homeowners feel stuck and frustrated

So when homeowners say, “I can’t find anyone to help,” it’s because Washington law has removed the most effective tools from the toolbox.

A Legal, Effective Solution: Carbon Monoxide Fumigation

Thankfully, there is a method that is both legal and highly effective:
carbon monoxide fumigation.

This technique works by filling active mole tunnels with controlled carbon monoxide, eliminating the moles quickly and humanely underground.

Why Carbon Monoxide Works

  • Moles rarely leave their tunnels

  • CO travels through the entire tunnel system

  • It’s humane

  • It leaves no toxic chemicals behind

  • It complies with Washington wildlife laws

Because it attacks the problem where moles live — underground — this method consistently produces better results than deterrents, repellents, or vibration devices.

G Green Inc. Provides Legal, Reliable Mole Control in Washington

G Green Inc. Pest & Wildlife Management specializes in professional carbon monoxide mole treatments, allowing us to offer one of the only effective, legal, and humane mole control solutions available in the state.

Our Process Includes:

  1. Locating and identifying active tunnels

  2. Creating a strategic map of the tunnel system

  3. Injecting professional-grade carbon monoxide

  4. Monitoring activity and follow-up if necessary

The result is a fast, safe, and compliant solution to an otherwise difficult problem.

Don’t Let Moles Destroy Your Yard — We Can Help

Washington’s trapping laws make it difficult for homeowners to get professional mole control — but G Green Inc. provides a legal, humane, and highly effective alternative.

If moles are damaging your lawn or landscaping, we’re ready to help.

📞 Contact G Green Inc. Pest & Wildlife Management today
Professional • Legal • Effective Mole Removal