Hyde Mole Control

Moles are a typical pest in the United Kingdom. They usually 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 considerable damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel considerable distances below the ground in a quick time. Moles will also use abandoned tunnels to travel, so they could reenter areas 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 lawn. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They are able to cause significant harm to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can very quickly accumulate and spoil a previously appealing and well-kept lawn. While a huge number 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 cover anything 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 successful. However, it can be very hard to determine which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to hire a specialist mole catcher or pest control company. These professionals will be able to determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most effective for trapping.