Informative Facts on Moles

A. The eastern mole breeds during early spring and has an average of 3 to 4 young once a year. Young moles have 50% less chance of surviving to reproduce.

A. Its primary food source is earthworms, but they won't resist grubs or other insects. A mole will consume 45 to 50 pounds of worms and other insects each year. This can be 85% to 100% of their body weight each day.

A. Moles are mostly found in organic soils and hardpan clay.

A. Due to their subterranean habits and musky odor, few animals prey on them.

A. They are active during the day and night. They have short resting periods.

A. No, they're active all round the year.

A. No. However, they're destroying the roots of these plants with their large front feet while digging for worms and other insects in and around the roots.

A. No, this method may make the mole activity move from one part of the yard to another. This movement is affected by climate and ground moisture and not by sprays and other remedies. Because the mole's primary food source is earthworms, moisture plays an important role in their movements; this is why you'll see the mole activity rotate to different areas of the yard or even temporarily leave altogether to hunt food in another part of their territory. They show up when you least expect it. This particular behavior is the root cause of most of the misconceptions that make all these home remedies, pesticides, and poisons appear credible. You may also believe that these rumors regarding home remedies or control methods are worth trying, which isn't true. Here are just a few things our customers have already tried:

A. Not necessarily. Moles reproduce at a relatively slow rate. The chances of recurrences depend on the weather and the location of outlying territories. We should also keep in mind that every property is uniquely different.