Holy Mole! The Damage Moles Can Do

COLY MOLI The Damage Moles Can Do Facts on Moles 6 species of moles exist in North America most common moles found in your yard are: Eastern Mole Hairy-Tailed Mole Star-Nosed Mole Moles are about Females have litters 6-8 inches long, similar in size to of 2-6 babies chipmunks They weigh about 3-6 ounces The average mole can dig up to 18 feet/hour through upper soil Moles move through existing tunnels at about 80 feet/minute 1 mole eats about 40 pounds of food every year Moles eat about 60-80% of their bodyweight every day What Males Do Detract from your home's curb appeal A lumpy, brown lawn can make your house an eyesore Ruin landscaping Molehills of dirt detract from your lawn's appearance Turn your lawn brown Their digging detaches the roots of grass, leaving it to turn brown Expose soil As soil is exposed, weeds are more likely to take root Thrive in moist soil It's easier to for moles to dig in wet soil and there is more food there Remain active all year Active moles look for food and damage your lawn all year long Dig tunnels These pests dig tunnels to search for insects and worms to eat PROVIDED BY ATKINS Since 1925 www.tkinssince1925.com Sources: http://ohioline.osu.edu/w-fact/oo11.html http://extension.unhedu/resources/files/Resourceoo0563_Rep585.pdf http://realestate.msn.com/ridding-your-lawn-of moles-what-really-works http://realestate.msn.com/ridding your-lawn-of-moles-what-really-works?page-2 http://allstateanimalcontrol.com/animals/moles/mole_faq.php