![]() ![]() They tend to spread out and the moles follow them. Of course, the Northwest is wetter in the winter, so there is a much wider selection of moist soil for the worms to enjoy. Moles love earthworms – they’re served at almost every meal! You’ll find worms throughout your soil, but particularly in moist soil. In short, winter means much more time spent indoors, and mole problems can fall “out of sight, out of mind.” Unfortunately, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise when the sun shows its face in the Spring. One reason folks assume that moles hibernate is that it’s too dark to see them! Going to work and coming home in the dark is not only depressing, it is also a great way to miss the signs of mole activity in your lawn! Come the weekend, you may have more daylight to devote to your lawn IF it’s not raining. But before we dismiss this idea and move on, let’s look at some of the reasons people may believe that moles hibernate. Moles can and do damage your lawn, landscaping, and other property throughout the winter. The constant vigilance of the spring and summer can cease. If moles hibernate, the homeowner may assume, then the battle to preserve their lawns from mole damage can be relaxed for the winter. ![]() Looking at a list of small mammals that DO hibernate – including deer mice, ground squirrels, skunks, and prairie dogs – one might easily assume that moles hibernate, as well. Northwest Mole Pros realizes that many homeowners in King County and Snohomish County share a common belief: that moles hibernate. ![]()
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