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Moles
burrow under lawns, raising molehills, and killing the lawn, for which
they are sometimes considered pests
They
can undermine plant roots, indirectly causing damage. However, contrary
to popular belief, moles do not eat plant roots
Other
common defensive measures include cat litter and blood meal, to repel the
mole, or flooding or smoking its burrow
There
are also devices sold to trap the mole in its burrow
Humane
traps which capture the mole alive so that it may be transported elsewhere
are also options
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Molehills
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Moles
are sometimes seen above ground. they come to the surface to collect nesting
material and to look for food when the soil is dry
young
moles come to the surface to look for new homes when they leave their mothers
tunnel
Moles
breed from March to May only. the male (boar) visits the female (sow) in
her burrow and leaves straight after mating, taking no part in raising
the young
typical
man
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