Mole Exterminator in Laramie
Fourth-Generation Pest Control Serving Laramie & the Wyo-Braska Region for 45+ Years
Benzel Pest Control has served Laramie and the surrounding Albany County region for more than 45 years. As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, we’ve helped residential and commercial property owners across the Wyo-Braska region identify and resolve burrowing pest problems with treatments tailored to each property. Every technician on our team is fully trained and licensed, and we work around your schedule from the first call through every follow-up visit.
If you’re seeing raised ridges or mounded soil in your Laramie lawn and aren’t sure what’s causing it, call us at (308) 888-9924. We can inspect the property, confirm the pest, and walk you through a plan built for your specific situation.
Moles, Pocket Gophers, or Voles? Getting the Identification Right
Wyoming’s high plains are well-documented pocket gopher territory, and many Laramie property owners assume any burrowing damage comes from gophers. It’s worth confirming which pest you’re actually dealing with before treatment begins, because the tools and techniques that work for moles won’t work the same way for gophers or voles.
How to Tell the Difference
Moles are insectivores, not rodents. They tunnel in search of earthworms, grubs, and soil insects, not plant material. The clearest signs of mole activity are small, volcano-shaped mounds with a centered plug and raised surface ridges running across the turf. Pocket gopher mounds tend to be larger and crescent- or fan-shaped, with a visible plugged entrance off to one side. Voles leave above-ground runways and chew on plant roots and stems, damage patterns that are easy to distinguish once you know what to look for.
When Mole Activity Is Easiest to Detect
Timing matters for identification. Mole burrows sit closest to the surface in spring and fall, especially after rain, which is also when activity and trapping success are often highest. During summer and winter, moles move deeper and are harder to locate.
What Unmanaged Mole Tunneling Does to a Property
Mole tunneling loosens and lifts the soil beneath your turf, leaving raised ridges, soft or spongy patches, and sections of weakened or dying grass where the root system has been disrupted. Left unaddressed, active tunnels can become travel routes for voles and mice, compounding the damage. Near patios, walkways, or driveways, repeated digging can dislodge and undermine those structures over time.
Our Mole Control Process for Laramie Properties
Every job starts with a proper inspection. We walk the property, read the tunnel patterns, and confirm the pest before placing any treatment. That step matters: applying mole-specific methods to a pocket gopher problem, or vice versa, wastes time and can produce poor results.
Multiple university extension sources identify trapping as the most effective and practical approach for controlling problem moles. Our technicians use targeted methods suited to the active burrows we identify on your property. Because Laramie sits near protected natural habitats, we use treatments designed to avoid non-target species and minimize environmental impact. Throughout the process, we explain what we’re doing and why, and we share practical steps you can take to reduce future activity. If we need access to a specific area of the property, we can handle whatever is in the way.
Why Laramie Property Owners Work with Benzel Pest Control
Much of our business in the region comes from referrals and returning clients, a direct result of doing the job right and being straightforward about what we find. We’re a member of the National Pest Management Association, reflecting a commitment to professional standards and ongoing technician training.
- 45+ years serving the Wyo-Braska region: Four generations of family ownership, consistent values, and a reputation built on honest work
- Fair pricing and dependable scheduling: No surprise fees, clear communication from first contact through follow-up
- Community investment: We actively support regional initiatives and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we work
- Licensed, trained technicians: Effective treatments applied by professionals who know burrowing pest behavior
Schedule a Mole Inspection in Laramie
We offer free inspections and consultations for Laramie properties. Whether you’re seeing fresh mole tunnels in a residential lawn or unexplained ground disturbance on a commercial site, we can assess what’s happening and give you a clear recommendation with no obligation.
Call Benzel Pest Control at (308) 888-9924 to schedule your inspection. We work around your schedule and tailor every plan to your property’s specific conditions.
