Free Mole Inspection in Southern California

No-Cost Mole Activity Assessment and Treatment Recommendation

Rodent Guys offers free mole inspections for Southern California homeowners. Our technician visits your property, assesses mole activity, identifies active tunnel systems, and recommends the right treatment approach — at no charge. Call 909-599-4711 to schedule your free mole inspection.

What Happens During a Free Mole Inspection?

A Rodent Guys mole inspection takes 15-30 minutes and covers:

Activity assessment — We determine whether mole activity is active or dormant based on mound freshness, tunnel firmness, and soil disturbance patterns

Tunnel mapping — We identify primary runs (deep, permanent tunnels) versus surface feeding runs (shallow, often temporary). Primary runs are where traps must be placed for effective control.

Damage evaluation — We assess the extent of lawn and garden damage and identify areas of highest mole activity

Treatment recommendation — Based on the inspection, we recommend the appropriate service type: one-time initial treatment, monthly service, or quarterly program

No-obligation quote — We provide a clear price for the recommended service. No pressure, no commitment required.

Signs You Need a Mole Inspection

Schedule a free mole inspection if you notice any of the following:

Raised ridges or runways running across your lawn just below the surface

Volcano-shaped mounds of loose dirt with a plug hole in the center

Soft or spongy areas in your lawn that feel hollow underfoot

Brown or dying grass in trails across otherwise healthy turf

Garden plants wilting despite normal watering (mole tunnels dry out root zones)

Many homeowners confuse mole damage with gopher damage. Our technician can identify which pest is present during the inspection — and recommend treatment for the correct animal.

Mole vs. Gopher — Our Technician Can Tell the Difference

Moles and gophers both create mounds and tunnel through Southern California lawns, but they are different animals requiring different treatment. Key differences our technicians look for:

Mole mounds are volcano-shaped with a central plug. Gopher mounds are fan or crescent-shaped with the plug on one side.

Mole runways create raised surface ridges. Gophers rarely leave surface ridges.

Moles eat earthworms and grubs — not plants. Dying plants with intact stems indicate gophers, not moles.

Our technician identifies the correct pest during the free inspection so your treatment targets the right animal.

Mole Control After the Inspection

If our inspection confirms active mole activity, Rodent Guys provides professional mole control using specialized trapping techniques. Mole trapping requires placement in primary tunnel runs — the deep, permanent tunnels moles use repeatedly. Surface feeding runs are not reliable trap locations.

All mole control service includes our 60-day guarantee. If mole activity returns within 60 days, we return at no additional charge.

Schedule Your Free Mole Inspection

Free mole inspections are available throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Same-week inspection appointments are typically available.

Call 909-599-4711 to schedule your free mole inspection, or submit a request online.

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