Identify the Mole Tunnels

• Figure out which tunnels are used most. The easiest way to do this is to simply push the dirt back over the tunnel entrance. If the mole digs the opening back out, then this is a tunnel that the mole frequents. Alternately, you can take a stick or garden post and poke holes down into the ground. When you find soft spots under the soil, you have found part of the tunnel path.
  
  

Purchase a Mole Trap

• A number of traps can be used to capture moles. Some are live traps, which allow you to catch the mole and release it elsewhere. Other traps kill the mole on impact. You can buy or rent both types from your local rental or hardware store. If using a live trap, it is more cost efficient to simply rent the trap, unless you have severe problems with moles and will use the trap regularly. These traps can also be used to catch mice and chipmunks. Traps that kill the mole typically cost only a few dollars and work similarly to a traditional mouse trap.
  
  

Make a Mole Trap

• You can make a live trap by finding a section of the mole's tunnel and digging out enough space underneath the tunnel to bury an old coffee can or jar. The objective is to have the top of the can or jar sit flush against the bottom of the tunnel floor. As the mole goes through the tunnel, it will then drop into the can or jar and be unable to crawl back out. You can easily check the trap once or twice a day and release the mole elsewhere when it has been caught. Also remember to cover the top of the tunnel with a piece of wood or something to keep sunlight out of the tunnel path.
  
  

Flood the Mole Tunnel

• Another easy option is to simply flood out the mole's tunnel, using a garden hose. Put the hose up to the tunnel opening and turn the hose to full blast. The tunnel hole will quickly fill up with water, flushing out the mole or moles. Typically this will keep the mole out for a day or two, and in many cases the mole will move elsewhere to dig a new tunnel, hopefully away from your garden. Alternately, you can have another person spray the hose into the tunnel opening while you stand at another tunnel opening to catch the mole as he flees the tunnel. Use a box or old jar to catch the mole and release it elsewhere.
  
  

Build a Barrier

• Building a barrier is another way to keep moles out of the garden. You can use fencing, gravel, or brick; just make sure it sits at least two feet below the level of the soil. This will work as a blockade, keeping moles from entering the garden. One gardening strategy is to dig a trench around the outside border of your garden, about two feet deep and two to three inches wide to serve as a sturdy barrier. Fill the trench with gravel, brick, cement, or fencing, and you now have a protective barrier that will keep moles from entering the garden.