What do moles look like?
Unlike voles or shrews, which are the size of mice, moles average about 7 inches long with short, medium-to-dark gray fur. They have a long pink nose which is used to locate food. They have mouse-like back feet and a short tail. The most recognizable feature is their large paddle-shaped front feet with large claws which enable them to dig over one hundred feet of tunnel every day.
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Are moles blind?
Moles have very poor eyesight, but they are not blind. They have very small eyes which are covered by a thin layer of fur.
On average, in a grassy setting, you can expect about three moles per acre or, up to six or more in wooded areas. Moles are territorial so in most cases you will have fewer than you may think. The exception to this rule is in the case of a mother raising her young, who tend to follow for several weeks learning to find food. During a six month period we average about 3.5 mole extractions per yard.
Moles are insectivores, eating any type of insect or larvae. Their main diet, however, consists of earthworms. Moles are also attracted to loose, moist and healthy soil. Grub treatment is a good deterrent, but only as a short-term solution.
Do moles hibernate?
Moles are active all year. They make surface tunnels when the weather is nice and dig deeper in cases of cold weather, drought or excessive rainfall.
How does your service work?
Phone: 317.443.1310
Mole Mountie Inc. is a full service company that checks it's traps primarily bi-weekly. When we're on the job you won't need to worry about your pest problem. That's our job.
Due to over populated areas, sometimes moles have no choice but to be in your yard. To reduce the chances of being invaded by a mole you can:
- Keep birdseed off the ground. Birdseed gets in-bedded into the ground attracting insects.
- In the case of landscaping, use rock instead of mulch. Rock is less likely to harbor insects.
- If possible, remove any and all decaying root systems from trees, brush or stumps as to not create a home for insects or larvae.
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