MOLE CONTROL

Florida Wildlife Trappers    (407) 617-1193

Moles can be a frustrating problem for homeowners and often times confusing for them to decide which method of eradication is the best solution. There is alot of information that states you can get rid of moles by using chemicals or home remedies which are often ineffective at getting rid of moles. Florida Wildlife Trappers are experts at eliminating moles and have been providing homeowners with effective Mole Control services for over 25 years.

Identifying an Orlando Mole Problem

The first step in getting rid of moles is identifying the problem. The importance of knowing which pest your are dealing with, will ensure an effective elimination program. Often times moles are confused with voles. Although their names are very similar they are actually two very different pests. It is often confusing for homeowners to determine if it is a mole or a vole because both pest create a network of tunnels and hills that look very similar. The biggest difference between the two are moles are insectivores, and voles are herbivores. Knowing what to look for is the key to an accurate determination of a mole versus a vole problem. Moles signs often include raised ridge tunnels, and mounds of soil. The often prefer wooded areas of moisture where worms and grubs live. Wildlife Control experts will perform an on site evaluation and determine what type of pest is causing the damage, then set up a program to eradicate the pests.

Mole Facts & Identification

Moles are a small mammal that live beneath the ground. They have grayish brown, plush fur, powerful forelimbs, large polydactyl forepaws for digging. Their diet consist mainly of earthworms, grubs, and other insects such as centipedes. There are seven different species of Moles that can be found in the United States. They are the Eastern Mole, Hairy-tailed Mole, Star-nosed mole, Broad-footed mole, Townsend Mole, Coast Mole, and Shrew Mole.

Eastern Moles (Scalopus Aquaticus) are the most common type of Mole found in Florida. They are about 6" long including their tail, with an average weight of 2.6 oz with gray fur and large hairless forefeet. They are active at all hours, and dig shallow and deep burrows while foraging for food. Deeper burrows are used for retreat during hot, dry and frost conditions. They are conditioned to living in conditions of low oxygen and high carbon monoxide levels. Additionally, they have been found to harbor many parasites such as fleas, beetles, sucking louse, and mites. These solitary animals are rarely seen because of their subterranean lifestyle, only coming together to mate during the months of February through May.

Moles Diet

Moles will feed on earthworms, snails, centipedes, beetles, ants, grubs, seeds and other insects. The eastern mole has a daily food consumption up to 100% of their body weight.

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