Mole Control

Moles have an incredibly high metabolism. This means they have an insatiable appetite and are always on the lookout for food. In fact, they consume 80 to 100 percent of their body weight every day.

Moles use and create tunnel systems as the means to locate food. They can move rapidly through existing tunnel systems but can also create up to 100 feet of new tunnels in a day. This activity causes extensive lawn and landscape damage.

Moles do not hibernate and are active year round.

Moles are anti-social and typically do not coexist within the same tunnel system. The one exception is for reproduction.

Moles typically breed late winter or early spring. After the young are weaned, about 7 to 12 weeks after breeding, mole activity levels and hence damage are high.

Moles live their lives underground, rarely coming to the surface. Expected life span for a mole is approximately 2 to 3 years.

Moles will reoccupy a vacant tunnel system if food is abundant.


Types of Tunnel Systems
Primary Run
Generally long and relatively straight tunnels that can be frequented a mole as many as 3 times a day.

Exploratory Run
Generally spider web-like in shape and are often abandoned after digging. These are used to identify new feeding areas.

Deep Tunnels
Often found up to 3 feet underground and can also comprise a mole's living areas, food storage and latrine area.

TIP
It is important to clearly identify the type of tunnel system involved, as the service plan is tailored to the specific nuances of each tunnel type.