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How to Identify and Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard
23.06.2023 - 12:46 / hometalk.com
By Marilyn Syarto
If you ever wondered how the “molehill” got its name, it’s because moles love to make little hills of dirt and grass. It’s no wonder you want to know how to get rid of moles. Those little molehills, though made by these somewhat cute and nearly blind-as-a-bat animals (they have teeny-tiny eyes), may have made a mess of your garden and yard. If you’ve caught moles in your yard and don’t know what to do about it, we’ve got the guide for you.
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There are probably plenty of different types of animals scurrying around in or under your yard—from chipmunks to mice to moles and voles.So what is a mole and what makes this animal different from other rodents? For one, moles are actually mammals, and not rodents, though these little earth throwers are often mistaken for rats. Moles live their entire lives underground digging and burrowing using their clawed paws and long snouts. If you have ever spotted a mole, which is very rare, you’ll see its fur sticking straight up—it’s by design so dirt doesn’t get trapped in its coat.
Moles can be very beneficial in a yard. Although these poor little creatures are blamed for eating bulbs and flowers, they aren’t the culprits, though they may have uprooted your garden to find their grub—literally grubs—for dinner. While moles won’t necessarily damage your yard, the activity will make it look unattractive.
But if you have a mole (and we’ll discuss why you probably only have one mole) in your yard, don’t think of it as a burden quite yet. According to the animal removal experts at Westchester Wildlife, a mole in your yard means you have healthy, rich, and fertile soil. Here are other advantages to having a mole:
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Besides molehills, here are a
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