Mole Removal and Control

MOLE BIOLOGY: The Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is small, weighing only about 3 oz. and is about 6 inches long. They live for about 2-3 years. They breed in January, and after a 45 day pregnancy, give birth to 2-4 young. The Townsend's Mole (Scapanus townsendii) is larger, at about 5 oz. and 8 inches long. Breeding is similar to other moles. The Star-Nosed Mole (Condylura cristata) is yet another potentially destructive mole species.

MOLE BEHAVIOR: All moles are subterranian animals - they live under ground - and dig a network of tunnels and chambers. They create surface tunnels and dirt mounds under the chamber areas. Most moles are territorial, so there might just be one in your yard. They primarily eat earthworms, and also other underground larvae and insects.

NUISANCE CONCERNS: It all has to do with the digging. Many people simply don't like the destruction to their lawn and landscaping. A single mole can turn a nice manicured lawn into a mess of tunnels and dirt piles.

MOLE DISEASES: No important zoonotic diseases associated with moles.

HOW DO I GET RID OF MOLES? Lethal trapping and removal is the one and only way. Although several companies have tried to create mole poisons, none seem to work well. A product called Talpirid seemed to have promise, but my experience with it wasn't that good. By and large, only trapping will do the trick. Types of mole traps include spear traps, scissor traps, and body clamp traps. These traps are not for amateurs to set. Mole trapping is a subtle art. The traps have to be set jussst riiiight or else they won't work. They have to be set on the active tunnels that the mole is using, not the one-time feeder tunnels. Mole trapping requires experience.

CAN'T I JUST USE A REPELLENT? Various mole repellents are sold, such as castor oil spray, or vibrating sound machines, but in my experience and in the experience of many other trappers and homeowners, it simply doesn't work at keeping moles away.

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Example Animal Mole Removal Emails:
I have been reading on how to get rid of moles. I live in Western PA and it is November - never thought I'd see moles this time of year. I kept seeing mouse droppings in my garage - so I put out some decon - the wedge container was gone in 2-3 days, so I decided to put out mouse traps. What did I catch a mole. So I set the traps again - caught a mouse. Well in the past week I've caught 1 mouse and 5 miles in my garage. How can I get rid of the moles... I thought they liked the dirt - digging holes - not my cement garage floor. I have stuff stored in my garage and don't want them getting into it like a mouse would. Cindy

Hello my name is Patti. I found your information on the internet. I am currently at the Grove Estates Florida - I am in a 38 ft coach motorhome - and I have never seen the such as these moles ! ! ! I have neighboring campers that are "experts" they say at these cricket moles or moles WHATEVER Are these people telling me the truth? This one mound of dirt beside my motorhome looks like there was a human body buried in my lot over night ! I am really in shock to this, however it all feels like cold sand. I have been told use ammonia, molasses, half of this, half of that - IS THESE PEOPLE FOR REAL? They are all telling me these wild stories of how these graves are coming up in my camp spot - I am not exaggerating when I say graves either. I am from ILLINOIS - are these people telling me the truth or what - PLEASE HELP ! Thank you, Patti