11/24/2025
There are two universal misconceptions regarding moles.
1) Moles only eat grubs, FALSE.
Moles primary food source is worms. They do also eat grubs and other small insects.
2) Moles hibernate or become inactive during winter months, FALSE.
Moles are active all year and can create new tunnels at a rate of 30 feet per hour! What you see at the surface is a small part of their network which can reach depths up to 6 feet deep.
IF we get extended cold stretches moles will follow their food and push deeper. That said, extended cold stretches in the St. Louis region are fairly rare.
The number one thing we heard from new clients this year was “we let them go over the winter” hoping the moles would go away before Spring. In fact, that choice allows the mole(s) to build their network of tunnels (making them harder to catch) and creates more opportunities for male/female interactions. Don’t make this common mistake and call now for a FREE assessment and quote.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!