Why are there more moles active at the moment?

A number of customers have asked me why there appears to be more mole activity at the moment.

Over the past few weeks we have experienced a lot of wet weather and snow. As the rain seeps through the ground and the snow melts, the ground below becomes saturated, and the water level rises.

Worms, the staple diet of the mole, make their way to the surface, in order to avoid drowning. The moles follow them, excavating new tunnel systems as they do so, and at the same time turn your lawn into something resembling a building site.

Customers express surprise that mole hills appear on their lawn in 6 inches of snow. But why should the mole be concerned about there being snow above ground? In fact he probably isnt even aware of the wintery conditions above ground….all he is interested in is looking for his next meal…regardless of the damage he is causing to your lawn!


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