Mole
Moles are small, burrowing mammals that live underground, known for their velvety fur and powerful digging claws. While beneficial to soil health in natural settings, they become pests when their tunnels damage lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
Signs
Tunnels: Raised ridges and surface tunnels running across lawns or garden beds.
Mounds: Piles of loose soil (molehills) at tunnel entrances.
Soft Spots: Ground that feels spongy or uneven due to extensive tunneling.
Noises: Typically silent, but faint digging sounds may occasionally be heard underground.
Nuisances
Creating unsightly raised tunnels and mounds across lawns and gardens.
Disrupting plant roots, leading to weakened or dead plants.
Encouraging secondary pests like voles to use their tunnels.
Common Issues
Damage to lawns, flowerbeds, and vegetable gardens.
Weakened soil stability from extensive burrowing.
Loss of aesthetic appeal in yards and landscapes.
Services
Inspection: Identification of active tunnels and the extent of mole activity.
Trapping: Use of effective and humane trapping methods to capture and remove moles.
Tunneling Mitigation: Collapsing or filling tunnels to prevent further activity.