Cambridgeshire Mole Control

Moles are a common pest in the United Kingdom. They tend to affect homes in the country, but they have been known to affect urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause serious damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel considerable distances below the soil in a quick space of time. Moles will also use abandoned tunnels to travel, so they may reenter locations that they had previously left. Moles prey on earthworms and other bugs that are in the soil.

Moles leave molehills, which are mounds of earth that protrude from the grass. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They may cause considerable damage to lawns as they burrow quickly. Molehills can quickly build up and spoil a previously appealing and well-kept lawn. While a huge quantity of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it is often the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control options are available for a mole infestation. These cover anything from snap traps which are buried into molehills to deterrence methods such as noise emitters. Moles are particularly sensitive to light and noise so some deterrence methods can be successful. However, it can be very challenging to determine which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to use an expert mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists can identify which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most successful for trapping.