Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus)
Mole Biology
The Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is not a large creature despite the large scale damage they create. Weighing in only around 4-5 ounces and being only 6-8 inches long, these ground dwelling pests usually breed in the late winter or early spring and give birth to an average 2-5 offspring. in late spring to early summer.
Mole Behavior
Moles are active throughout the day but are more active in the early mornings and just before sundown. An extremely territorial animal, one mole can often be the sole offender in an average suburban Cincinnati yard. These underground insectivores are voracious eaters and will consume 70-100% of their body weight in worms and on occasion grubs and other underground insects.
Mole Concerns
Though they pose little physical threats to you, your family, or your pets directly, the tunnels and mounds they create on your property are not only visually concerning, but they could cause tip and fall injuries, or a pet could get their leg/paw twisted caught up in a run or mound and require medical attention.
Mole Control
A common misconception is that treating your lawn for grubs will control the moles. The only truly effective control method is physical trapping and removal. Huntsman Wildlife can perform Mole Control on Cincinnati properties for as low as $385 for properties under half an acre.