Deeside Mole Control

Moles are a common pest in the UK. They tend to affect houses in the country, but they have been seen to have an affect on urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause severe damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel large distances under the ground in a quick time. Moles will also use deserted tunnels to travel, so they could reenter locations that they had previously left. Moles feed on earthworms and other insects that are found 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 are able to cause considerable damage to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can very quickly accumulate and damage a recently appealing and well-kept lawn. While a large 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 incredibly sensitive to light and noise so some deterrence methods can be effective. However, it can be very difficult to determine which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to use a professional mole catcher or pest control company. These experts will be able to identify which tunnels the moles are using to travel and determine which areas will be most effective for trapping.