Ashington Mole Control

Moles are a widespread pest in the UK. They tend to affect properties in the country, but they have been known to affect urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause considerable damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel considerable distances beneath the ground in a brief space of time. Moles will also use abandoned tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas 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 stick up from the grass. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They may cause substantial damage to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can quickly build up and destroy a previously attractive and well-kept lawn. While a big number of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it may be the work of a solitary mole.

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