Controlling Nuisance Moles Click on the image above to download a complete copy of this publication in PDF format. Download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. They are similar in appearance and size to shrews and meadow mice and may occupy the same habitat. The legs are strong, the neck short, and the head elongated.
Moles lack external ears and their eyes are so small that at first glance they appear to be missing.
A mole's fur is soft and brownish to grayish with silver highlights. Moles may be found in wood-lands, grasslands, and lawns. Nest cavities are located underground, connecting with the deep tunnels. Moles have high energy requirements. They actively feed day and night at all times of the year.