How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of Gophers and Moles in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Gopher and Mole Extermination Cost

Is your yard being overrun by moles? Removing them typically costs between $100 and $550, averaging about $400. If you require monthly or more frequent services, costs can reach up to $120. The extent of your pest problem and the type of treatment you choose are two of the largest cost factors, and the type of pest can also influence the cost.

• Gopher extermination usually ranges from $300 to $500.

• Vole extermination costs between $500 and $600.

You may need to budget for more than just the cost of exterminators. These prices don't include the cost of lawn repair, which can add more than $2,000 to your total cost if the damage is extensive.

Destructive methods include using poisonous bait (around $50) or fumigation (approximately $250).

Mole and Gopher Exterminator Costs

Professional mole removal costs are similar to gopher extermination costs, while vole removal tends to be a bit more expensive. If you're considering trapping, mole and gopher removal typically ranges from $100 to $550, with an average cost of $400.

Keep in mind that while baiting pests may be cheaper, this method is less effective. Fumigation costs are generally similar to trapping but can be higher.

Cost to Remove Moles From Your Yard

If you're considering kill traps, the cost includes a setup fee of about $100 plus an additional $50 to $80 per mole. Alternatively, if you prefer trap-and-release methods, you can expect to pay between $200 and $500.

Mole Trapping Prices

Mole trapping costs usually include the price of setting the traps plus the cost of removing the moles.

Typically, professional pest control services charge $75 to $150 to set the traps after consultation and then $50 to $80 per mole for removal. For instance, if an exterminator sets traps for $100 and removes moles at $50 each, and they catch four moles, your total cost would be $300.

Note that professional mole removal often means extermination, not “catch and release.” If you would prefer a humane catch and release service, find a pest control service with humane options before proceeding.

Mole Baiting Costs

Poisonous bait typically costs around $50. However, poisoned mole bait is less effective (and humane) than trapping (as well as fumigation).

Gopher Removal Cost

Gopher removal prices run between $300 and $500 when trapping. The cost per gopher can vary widely, from $20 to $130. The type of treatment and number of gophers can affect the cost the most.

Another big gopher exterminator cost factor is location. Depending on your area, gopher trapping and removal costs could be as low as $130. Rural areas familiar with gopher problems typically have the lowest costs.

Baiting gophers can cost just as little as it does for moles—$50 to $100.

Vole Extermination Cost

You can expect to pay between $500 and $600 for vole extermination. The initial home inspection is between $150 and $250, and the follow-up visit and treatment usually cost $350.

Voles look like mice (and are commonly mistaken for them), but the biggest difference is that voles live mostly outside. Because voles both burrow and reproduce rapidly, it’s easy for an infestation to grow out of control in a short amount of time. That’s why vole infestations are typically more costly to treat.

One of the best ways to prevent voles is to eliminate potential food sources. Voles love fruit and nuts, so remove fallen fruit from fruit trees. It’s also a good idea to keep compost or bird feeders in enclosed areas.

Mole and Gopher Treatment Cost by Type

Common treatments for moles, gophers, voles, and similar pests include bait, traps, fumigation, and even DIY humane removal methods like ultrasonic devices. The type of treatment you choose will ultimately affect the removal cost.

Bait

Poisonous bait for gophers, moles, and voles can range in cost from $50 to $100 for a few pests. Bait is not as effective as other methods, and there is no humane way to catch gophers and moles with bait.

You can purchase poisonous mole and gopher bait online, but placement is critical to success. Before purchasing, you should consider safety concerns and state and local laws regarding poisonous bait. For that reason, it makes more sense to hire a pest removal service to set the bait.

Traps

Professional mole trapping costs from $125 to $500, and gopher exterminators charge between $300 and $500 for gopher traps.

You can purchase mole and gopher traps for anywhere from $15 to $100, but for true infestations, it’s more effective to have a professional set traps. They will also handle the removal of the pest, whether it’s disposing of its body or releasing the live animal at a proper distance.

Fumigation

Fumigation for moles typically costs around $250.

Because fumigation requires chemicals with restricted use (like aluminum phosphide), this work must be left to a professional. Pest control services handle the yard fumigation and will let you know when it is safe for you, your family, and your pets to return to your lawn.

DIY Removal

If you want to save money on exterminator costs, you can purchase traps or ultrasonic devices and install them yourself. DIY traps typically cost between $25 and $75 each, and ultrasonic devices run around $60 for a set—you might need more than one set.

When setting traps yourself, be sure to research where and how to do so. You'll also want to confirm how far away you need to release the captured gopher or mole if you're doing catch-and-release.

You can install ultrasonic devices in your yard to keep out unwanted pests. These repellents use sound and vibrations to scare off gophers and moles from your yard. Some run on batteries; more expensive brands might have solar-powered options. While this is a humane option, consider that you might chase them into your neighbors’ yards, who might have inhumane, lethal traps set.

Gopher and Mole Removal Cost Factors

Beyond the type of pest and treatment, additional cost factors can affect the overall price of removal:

• Area: In general, the larger the area that you need to treat for gophers, moles, and voles, the higher the cost will be.

• Soil: If your yard’s soil is more difficult to work with, pest control companies may charge more.

• Frequency of service: Some areas are more attractive to gophers and moles, so you might need to hire pest control services regularly to eliminate the problem.

• Level of infestation: If you catch the problem when there are early signs of infestation, your costs may be lower. But if the pests have reproduced, the problem will be larger and more difficult to treat. Voles reproduce rapidly, which is why their extermination costs tend to be higher.

Additional Gopher Removal Costs

On top of the actual extermination cost, you may need to budget for additional expenses:

• Permits: Some states or cities may require special permits before trapping and/or exterminating certain wildlife. If you're trying to DIY your pest removal, you’ll need to determine if you need a permit for your specific pest and location.

• Yard restoration: If an exterminator causes damage to your yard during their process (or if the moles and gophers themselves have caused damage), you'll need to budget for yard maintenance afterward. Additional costs may include sprinkler repair, which is around $250, and lawn reseeding, which can range from $400 to $1,600.

• Preventative maintenance: Installing repellents, like ultrasonic devices, is a good way to keep gophers and moles out of your yard. You can buy a set of ultrasonic devices for around $60; if you have a larger property, you may need to buy several sets. You can also try natural repellents like castor oil, coffee grounds, and garlic stakes. Some plants, like lavender and marigolds, can also repel pests; the cost to have plants installed ranges from $25 to $50 per plant.

DIY Gopher & Mole Removal vs. Hiring an Exterminator

Removing gophers and moles on your own might seem like a way to save money, but DIY solutions are often less effective and more time-consuming than hiring a professional. Animal removal services cost anywhere from $200 to $550 but can actually save you money in the long run. If a DIY approach fails and leads to further damage, you'll end up paying more to fix it.

Flooding or filling in tunnels rarely works—did you know you can actually swim for an hour at a time? Setting your own poisonous traps might seem like a good idea, but it can harm other animals or pets, and working with toxic substances is risky. For the best and most lasting results, consider hiring a professional mole or gopher exterminator.

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