To get rid of moles, the approach depends on whether you mean moles in your yard or skin moles on your body.
Getting Rid of Moles in Your Yard
- Remove food sources: Moles feed on lawn grubs and insects, so reducing these can discourage moles from staying
- Trapping: Use mole traps or DIY traps such as a buried bucket trap to catch and relocate moles
- Repellents and scarers: Some repellents or sonic scarers can deter moles, though effectiveness varies
- Physical removal: In some cases, physically removing moles is necessary, but this can be challenging
Getting Rid of Skin Moles
- Professional removal: Dermatologists can remove moles safely using freezing (liquid nitrogen), burning (electrocautery), shaving, or excision (cutting out the mole and stitching). Excision is preferred if cancer is suspected
- Avoid home remedies: Many home remedies (garlic, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, lemon juice, etc.) are unproven and can cause skin irritation, burns, or scarring
- Do not self-remove: Cutting or burning moles at home is risky and not recommended, as it can lead to infection or leave cancerous tissue behind
Summary
- For yard moles, reduce their food, trap them, or use repellents.
- For skin moles, consult a dermatologist for safe removal; avoid home treatments or self-removal due to safety concerns.
This ensures effective and safe mole removal whether in your lawn or on your skin
