Moles
Common Name: European Mole
Scientific Name: Talpa eurpaea
Identification: Moles have a black, velvet fur and a robust rounded body. They are easily recognised by their large shovel-like hands and their underdeveloped back legs. The Body length is usually between 9-17cm and they weigh 70-130g.
Habitat and Biology: Usually found in rural parts of the country Moles are increasingly becoming more present in town gardens. Digging 20 meters of tunnel every day they leave their characteristic mounds of earth in piles (molehills) usually on well kept lawns. Moles eat worms which are found in the large tunnel networks they build. Though a solitary mammal, males expand their territory during breeding season and they usually live up to 3 years.
Lifecycle:
- Breed in Summer
- Litter of 3-7
- Young weaned in 3-4 weeks
Control: We have a number of ways in which we treat for moles. We usually intercept them in their tunnels using specially designed spring traps.