Do you have a sign on your Front Yard that reads "Caution Super Subsurface Runways for Pet Moles"? Because your Front Lawn looks like a Whack A Mole Playground?

Moles are pests that inhabit all parts of the United States. They are burrowing insectivores about the size of a chipmunk. There are about 30 species of moles ranging from 4" to 9" in length. There are at least 5 that can be found in the United States. The Eastern Mole is the most common mole pest in lawns and gardens. Moles have soft fur, a pointed nose or snout and broad, powerful, clawed feet; their front feet enable them to quickly maneuver through the soil, tunneling as they search for food.

This may not be breaking news to you but, for those who do not know moles are prolific tunnelers; they tunnel 24/7, taking brief respites every couple of hours. Moles can dig surface tunnels at approximately 15 to 18 feet an hour and as much as 150-200 feet a day. Moles travel through existing tunnels at about 80 feet per minute.

The most visible damage caused by moles is the volcano-like mounds of dirt that they push to the surface when constructing their tunnels. Eventually, these molehills settle and form bare spots on your front lawn that look like Tattoo Art. However, the damage you don't see is usually the most destructive. Over time, their tunnels can weaken driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios and rockeries. Although not noticeable for several years, this type of damage can be expensive to repair and it usually Is Not covered by Home Owner's Insurance. Moles will not go away without your help. Moles DO NOT Hibernate during the winter months. Once in a good feeding ground they almost NEVER leave. Moles cause Major Landscaping problem for Home Owners.

If you Google the word Insectivores you would find that is says " A insectivore is a carnivore with a diet that consists chiefly of insects and similar small creatures". You could find that it is not all together true for Moles. A 5-ounce mole will consume 45 to 50 pounds food each year. Its diet consists of the insects, grubs, and worms found in your front lawn. Moles have a hearty appetite and can eat from 80% to 100% of their body weight each day. They eat bugs, grubs, ants, cicada larvae and earthworms. Studies have shown that the vast majority of Moles diets are earthworms. It had long been thought that grubs where they main diet but you will find, that in many areas of the country, that they are only a supplement to the common earthworm. Moles have insatiable high metabolism. This means they have an insatiable appetite and are always on the look out for food. It is thought that the reason moles prefer earthworms to grubs is because of the size and the energy value. A mole's tunnel is an insect trap. As insects, larvae and worms burrow through the ground, they often wind up in the mole's tunnel. The mole patrols his tunnels and eats these unfortunate critters.

Moles are active year round and find no need for hibernation. Moles are antisocial and typically do not coexist within the some tunnel system except for reproduction, typically breeding occurs in late winter and early spring. Moles only have one litter per year and they give birth to two to five young in late spring. The standard, number now days, seems to be 3 and they look like identical triplets to the uninformed. Moles nurse their young, which makes them mammals. The young are weaned 7 to 12 weeks after breeding and this is when activity can be at its highest, moles are hardly ever influenced by the weather, because moles live underground; and rarely coming to the surface. The average lawn will support between 1 and 3 moles, and most will be females. Expected life span for a mole is approximate 2-3 years due to its extremely high metabolic rate. For all of the work that they do for you it would be nice if they were an Income Tax write-off.

One way of getting rid of moles is to remove their source of food. If you have a mole problem in your lawn you probably have a good deal of grubs and worms. Getting rid of lawn grubs will force moles to seek their food elsewhere. Reducing the amount of watering your lawn receives will make a less inviting environment for worms and grubs. A mole barrier can help keep moles out of your lawn. Aluminum sheeting can be buried between two and three feet deep to keep moles from tunneling and a raised area of at least 6" will keep the moles from climbing over the barrier. This is only one means of pest control, and there are many more.

Nuisance concerns: The primary problem with moles is the tunnels. They can leave ridged tunnels all over a lawn. They are not necessarily harmful, but can ruin your nice landscaping or your front yard. This does reflect on your home.

There are a number of different products, remedies and solutions to control, eliminate and exterminate your moles problem. Mole removal does not have to be your only yard problem and Mole Control can become a thing of the past. Mole removal cost can be kept lower if you start early. Stop playing the game of Whack a Mole and get out in front of the problem. Do you want people to notice your front lawn take a picture and put it on MySpace and show what a work of Art Moles can create.

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