Ground Moles
There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours and money manicuring your lawn only to have it destroyed by ground moles.
Ground moles are very unique in that they spend their lives underground. A sign that you have such are pushed up dirt from an exit hole and “soft” ground. This digging in the ground can destroy your lawn in a short amount of time.
Moles prefer a soft, loose type of soil to dig their tunnels and burrows. They prefer large fields, meadows, orchards, and forests that have plenty of shade and vegetation. One mole can navigate around 2.7 acres of land. Often they have a separate area for living and hunting.
Moles prefer insects as their diet. Earthworms, grubs, insects, and slugs are just of few of their preferences.
Most of their life they spend alone. The only time most species interact with others is to mate. A mole population is around 1 mole per 6 acres. The star-nosed mole is the only species that like to live in colonies. You will find 5 moles per acre of land in these instances.
Facts:
- Moles can dig at a rate of 15 feet per hour.
- Moles are not rodents...they are insectivores (more closely related to bats)
- Cold and/or dry weather will result in moles digging deeper in the ground following their food source.
- Before eating an earthworm, a mole may squeeze the worm between its forepaws to release unwanted dirt from its guts.
- Moles can smell “in stereo.” This means they can detect smells immediately and determine the direction from which they are traveling.
Appalachian Pest Control has a safe and effective treatment plan for mole remediation. Our technicians will inspect your property, determine the burrows, and treat them accordingly. Call us today to set up a free inspection.
February 09, 2021
by Jay Swann