Many homeowners take pride in keeping a well kept lawn. When moles are in a yard that objective becomes increasingly difficult. Moles are known to wreak havoc in yards. Why are moles in the yard in the first place and why are they cutting new tunnels frequently?
Moles are not cutting tunnels through yards to be malicious. Moles spend most of their time underground and build intricate tunnel systems to sustain their livelihood. Their tunnels typically consist of nesting areas, main tunnel channels, hills of dirt and feeding tunnels. The feeding tunnels/surface tunnels are typically the new lines running through the yard.
Moles create tunnels so grubs can fall into them. When grubs and insects travel through the soil they sometimes intersect with the tunnel created by the mole. The grubs fall into the tunnel and while attempting to traverse to the other side they create vibrations. Moles are sensitive to the vibrations and are alerted to the presence of the grubs. Moles then scurry over to eat.
In order to keep up with their high metabolism and enormous appetite moles cut new tunnels frequently. Moles can tunnel at a rate of apx 20 ft/hour. The manifestation of their hunting process shows up as raised lines of grass and soft patches in the yard.
There are many methods and products available for treating moles. Some products aim to physically remove the moles from the yard. Other products go after the grubs.
Moles create surface tunnels/feeding lines to sustain their appetite and high metabolism. Their tunnels also remove the roots of grass and other flora in the yard. Moles can clear tunnels at exceptional rates causing yards to have lines of raised dead grass and soft spots.
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