Mole Removal and Control in Seattle

Townsend's Mole Biology: Scapanus townsendii is North America's largest mole, at about 9 inches in length. Behavior is similar to that of the Coast Mole.

Nuisance Concerns: Moles are common in the Puget Sound area. The primary nuisance concern is that they dig, and can damage landscaping. That's about it. They create a few different types of tunnels. The surface feeder tunnels often snake out all across a lawn. They are created when a mole digs its way through the shallow dirt in search of food: earthworms, grubs, and other small invertebrates. Because a mole has a high metabolism and is very active, it can create a lot of these surface ridges. People often complain about the appearance to the lawn, or say that the ground feels "squishy", a result of stepping on the loose, raised tunnels. Moles also create deeper holes and chambers, and will often push large piles of dirt up to the surface of the lawn, and many people find these unsightly or damaging as well.