Moles can be found almost all over the Northern Hemisphere. They have stocky bodies, dark dense fur and extra thumbs, and they have evolved a variety of hemoglobin in their blood that allows them to breathe in more carbon dioxide than other species. However, most moles can see to a certain degree. In general, moles are characterized by their diminutive eye size when compared to their body - which makes sense, as they do not need sight to live at ease in their dark environment. 'Mole' is a generic term to refer to members of the Talpidae family however, other talpid species have similar structures and are often referred to as moles, like the golden moles (Chrysochloridae) and the marsupial moles (Notoryctidae). Moles are among the best diggers in the world, and they're experts at opening long tunnels below the earth. Occasionally, moles show up on ground surface mostly at night in search of food, water, nesting materials and can as well migrate to a new environment during the night.If we carried out an experiment in which a bulldozer competed with a mole in digging and we took their strength and skills in proportion, the winner would be the mole. The major tunnels measures about 6 inches away from ground level, the shallow ones are about 2 inches deep while deeper ones are 20 inches however, they don’t make use of the shallow ones more than ones. Most tunnels created by moles are often found under lawn turf, along flowerbeds, sidewalks, fence lines and dirt roads as well as places where insects are in abundance. These tunnels are created for the purpose of food search, nesting, protection, resting and as well for living space for traveling. Moles spend a good part of their lives in underground tunnels or runways which appears to be a low ridge on the surface of flowerbeds, yards and any other landscape. Since they operate through tunnel networks, it becomes very difficult to control or get rid of them if they are allowed to occupy the property for too long. However, they can easily spread out and inhabit any residential property not well taken care of. Moles Habitats – By nature, moles are woodland animals. Most often, moles put a hold to their activities once humans begin to walk around and the ground begins to vibrate. They rather prefer to work during the quite hours of the morning or night. Research says moles work in shift for about four hours after they must have slept. However, moles are not really more or less active at night or in the day. Moles are nocturnal (active only during the night) … people often take note of mole hills in the morning. Some other animals especially voles would always make use of the tunnels created by the mole and would eat up any root or tuber it comes across.The mole removes the soil around the root of the plant while searching for food hence the plant dies as its source of nutrition is lost. Grubs and worms are found majorly among the roots of flowers, hedge or other plants.Moles are eating my plant bulbs and roots … moles are mostly carnivores but they can kill plants indirectly in two ways: Moles eat two to three times their body weight per day … test conducted on moles have proven they have great appetite and can consume on a daily basis food worth 70-100 percent their body weight. Moles eat flowers and vegetables … moles feed mainly on earthworm, and never consume anything other than ground vertebrates like millipedes, ants, grubs and the likes of them. However they could share tunnels in a place like the highway. Moles are territorial and live alone… moles do not socialize with one another and they can fight each other even to death if their territory is invaded with an exception of mating period. They are only able to sense light with their eyes. Moles are blind… their eyes are very tiny and is just like a thin membrane located at the back of the snout. They belong to the same family as anteaters. Moles are rodents… Moles are not rodents rather they are insectivores. There are several misconceptions related to them. You might be unaware of these facts concerning these pests that have been troubling your gardens, flowerbed, yards and landscape. There are a few mentioned facts about moles and these pests come in seven different varieties which are found in North America. If you are not a pest removal specialist or you rarely come in contact with moles unlike gardeners, landscapers, groundskeepers, and lovers of flower you might have a wrong understanding of moles. Mole dig tunnels everyday … they’re ruining your lawns, flowerbeds, gardens and landscapes!

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