Hove Mole Control

Moles are a typical pest in the UK. They often affect houses in the country, but they have been seen to affect urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause substantial damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel considerable distances beneath the ground in a short space of time. Moles will also use deserted tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas that they had previously left. Moles feed 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 very quickly accumulate and damage a previously attractive and well-kept garden. While a large amount of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it is often the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control solutions are available for a mole infestation. These range from snap traps that can be 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 challenging to determine which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to use a qualified mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists will be able to determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most successful for trapping.