Unfortunately, this activity may kill plants and cause homeowners some concern. Starnose moles are found in wet areas of the northern forests. Their activity more closely resembles pocket gopher diggings because the pressure ridges are absent, but these moles do produce noticeable mounds of loose soil. Twenty-two small pink tentacles tip the nose of this mole and are used to detect the presence of worms and insect larvae. Control Trapping is probably the homeowner s most cost-effective method of control.
Successful trapping requires time, patience, and knowledge of mole habits.
These can be purchased from nurseries, hardware stores, or farm supply stores. The best time to trap is in the early spring, when pressure ridges are first noticed, or after the first fall rains. At other times of the year, moles may retreat deep underground, making them difficult to capture. However, not every such burrow will be in constant use. To find the active ones, stamp down a short section of each ridge.