MOLES

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Eastern moles (Scalopus aquaticus) are small mammals that spend most of their lives underground, feeding primarily on soil-borne insects, grubs, and earthworms they encounter while tunneling beneath the surface. Digging is hard work, moles consume 70% to 100% of their body weight each day. Moles do not hibernate and are active year-round, with peak activity during late spring and early summer. 

   Their tunnels typically follow a course 5 to 8 inches beneath the surface of the ground, but range deeper during cold and dry periods. Solitary animals except during breeding, the home range of a male eastern mole is roughly 3 acres (1 acre for females). 3 - 5 moles per acre is considered an average to high density. 

   While repellents and toxicants are available for moles, the most effective and practical method for controlling moles is trapping. Call Celtic Wildlife Control today to setup your mole trapping program!