Pests can harm your garden or landscape, and moles are no exception.  However, sometimes moles are blamed for damage that they didn't do.  Here are a few things to look for you you have moles, and a few tips if you have moles (which is a question that is commonly asked).

Moles will dig tunnels and this can cause issues with you lawn and garden.  These tunnels are created for the moles to feed.  However, moles don't generally eat plants, they will primarily eat insects, worms, and grubs.  The damage to your lawn and garden will be damage to the root system underground.  They also create unsightly holes in the grass and not to mention the trails that are left behind just below the surface.  If you are noticing that you have chew marks in your plants or trees, you probably have another pest.  You could have a vole or a gopher. 

Although moles may not be eating your plants, their tunnels might be used by other animals that might.  That along with the damage to some plants and the beating your lawn will take, is more then enough reason to want to get the situation under control.  There are several methods you can try.  There are traps, poisons, and repellents.  These are the most effective.  There are several home remedies that people swear by, but many are deemed ineffective by the scientific community.