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Scientific Name:

Scalopus Aquaticus

Street Name:

Eastern Mole

Profile:

Hairless, pointed snout extending ½ inch in front of the mouth opening

Eyes and ears are concealed inside the fur

Average length: 7”

Average weight: 4 ounces

Typical MO:

Root damage to plants

Burrows can disfigure lawns and gardens, leaving behind volcano shaped hills

Favorite Foods:

Insects, grubs and worms

Reproduction cycle:

3 to 5 young are born in March or early April

Disease Threat:

No major disease threats to humans

Community Service:

Moles remove many damaging insects and grubs from lawns and gardens

 

 


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