Eastern moles

Eastern moles

Order : Insectivora
Family : Talpidae
Subfamily : Talpinae
Genus : Scalopus

Facts about the genus Scalopus, the eastern moles

According to Schmidt, the common or Eastern mole (Scalopus), is responsible for all or most of the complaints by Ohio homeowners. (Full text)

Eastern moles are 14. (Full text)

Eastern moles are insectivores and feed primarily on grubs and earthworms. (Full text)

Hairy-tailed and eastern moles are the most likely species to be found in backyards. (Full text)

htm'); CallAdv(); CreateTd(21) Food: The main food of eastern moles is larval insects and earthworms. (Full text)

Scientific Name: The genus Scalopus is from the Greek word skalops (blind rat). (Full text)

Their usefulness in controlling eastern moles is questionable and requires extensive work in locating the burrow system, determining active burrows, and digging out an area to place the cartridges. (Full text)

Young eastern moles are cared for and nursed by their mother in her nest and tunnel system until they are weaned. (Full text)

Eastern MoleEastern moles are related to shrews, and of the four kinds of insectivores in Kansas, they are best adapted to underground life. (Full text)

Food The main food of eastern moles is larval insects and earthworms. (Full text)

Terrestrial Ecology Eastern moles are active year-round and do not hibernate. (Full text)

Description: Eastern moles are related to shrews, and of the four kinds of insectivores in Kansas, they are best adapted to underground life. (Full text)

Food: The main food of eastern moles is larval insects and earthworms. (Full text)

Eastern Moles are small mammals which are rarely seen. (Full text)