Hayes Mole Control

Moles are a typical pest in the United Kingdom. They have a tendency to affect houses in the country, however they have been known to have an affect on 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 below the soil in a brief space of time. Moles will also use abandoned tunnels to travel, so they could reenter locations that they had previously left. Moles prey on earthworms and other bugs that are found in the soil.

Moles leave molehills, which are mounds of earth that protrude from the lawn. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They are able to cause severe damage to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can quickly accumulate and ruin a previously appealing and well-kept lawn. While a huge amount of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it may be the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control solutions are available for a mole infestation. These cover anything from snap traps which can be 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 complicated to determine which tunnels the moles are using, therefore it’s recommended to hire a specialist mole catcher or pest control company. These professionals can locate which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most successful for trapping.