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Eastern Mole
Identification & Control
(Scalopus aquaticus)
Lives underground and rearranges lawns without permission.
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Physical Appearance
- Small, velvety fur
- Strong forelimbs for digging
- Rarely seen above ground
Common Locations
- Underground tunnel systems in lawns
- Moist, irrigated turf areas
- Along edges where soil is easy to work
Why They're a Problem
The challenge is that activity is underground. The ‘new tunnel today, gone tomorrow’ pattern makes DIY feel like whack-a-mole. Without addressing the active network, the problem often looks like it disappeared—until it shows back up somewhere else.
Homeowner Tips
The challenge is that activity is underground. The ‘new tunnel today, gone tomorrow’ pattern makes DIY feel like whack-a-mole. Without addressing the active network, the problem often looks like it disappeared—until it shows back up somewhere else.
Eastern Mole
Moles & Voles
- Small, velvety fur
- Strong forelimbs for digging
- Rarely seen above ground
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