"Moles" in the House? You Probably Have Mice or Voles

Misidentification

Moles are insectivores—they don’t eat grain-based poison. If “green pellets” (rodenticide) are being consumed, you have mice or voles.

Why Traps Failed

• Too few traps – use dozens, not one or two.
• Unsealed entry points – mice enter through ¼-inch gaps.

Correct Approach

1. Inspect and seal all foundation gaps, vents, utility penetrations with steel wool, hardware cloth, or caulk.
2. Deploy many snap traps (peanut butter bait) along walls, behind appliances, in drop ceilings.
3. Check daily; remove dead rodents promptly to avoid odor.

Resources

Detailed inspection and trapping guides at ICWDM.

Warning

Poison risks: dead rodents in walls = foul odor, flies, and secondary poisoning of pets/predators. Trapping is safer and verifiable.