What do moles eat?

Answer by  Lottadogs (1258)

Moles pretty much eat the invertebrates found uwithin the soil. This includes insects, insect larva, grubs, and earthworms. They may add some variety to their diet with small mice, grass roots, bulbs, seeds and root vegetables. The biggest portion of their diet is usually earthworms. The moles patrol the tunnels they dig to find food items such as worms.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Moles eat earthworms, insects and small mammals like mice. Contrary to belief they don't eat bulbs and plant roots, but their burrowing habits uproot these, which makes them more inviting and easier to get for rodents and squirrels. Also, as they hunt their food, their tunneling disrupts your lawn and garden, but it DOES aerate the soil!

Answer by  AngelSkyy (234)

Moles generally feed on earthworms and insects commonly found in gardens. They will, however, eat small mammals such as field mice. With their toxic saliva, it makes capturing these creatures for a meal very easy for the mole.

Answer by  AKM79 (330)

Moles consume between 80 and 100% of their body weight eating earth worms and underground insects, like grubs. Although it is not typical there are times when a mole will eat a mouse or small rodent. Moles do not eat flower bulbs or vegetables as commonly believed. Although moles are considered a pest they will not bother your garden.