Wildlife
Moles: identification & mole control
Moles tunnel for earthworms and grubs, lifting turf and roots as they go. Control uses trapping in active runways plus grub management where insects are drawing them in.
How to identify moles
- What it looks like
- Velvety gray-black body, no visible eyes or ears, and huge paddle-shaped front claws.
- Size
- 5 to 8 inches
- Where you'll find it
- Moist lawns, gardens, athletic fields and areas rich in earthworms.
- Commonly confused with
- Gophers leave fan-shaped mounds with a plugged hole; moles leave symmetrical volcano mounds.
Signs of moles in your home
- Raised ridges crossing the lawn
- Cone-shaped soil mounds
- Spongy turf that lifts underfoot
Moles questions homeowners ask
Do moles eat plant roots?
No — moles eat worms and insects, but their tunneling severs roots and voles often reuse the tunnels to eat plants.
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