These tunnels form ridges in the soil as the mole searches for food. The tunnels can disfigure the lawn or garden and can cause injury if stepped into.
Southern moles are six to seven inches long and weigh three to four ounces.
Their feet are webbed and have sharp claws to aid in digging. Armstrong says moles have enormous appetites and may eat up to 100 percent of their body weight in a single day. White grubs, earthworms, beetles and assorted larvae are the principal foods of moles. Moles are usually solitary, although females and young may share the same burrow. The tunnels that the mole makes while searching for food may be used only once or may be traveled repeatedly.