Ilford Mole Control

Moles are a common pest in the UK. They often affect homes in the country, but they have been known to affect urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause substantial damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel considerable distances under the soil in a quick 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 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 may cause serious harm to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can very quickly build up and damage a previously appealing and well-kept lawn. While a big quantity of molehills can indicate the presence of several moles, it may be the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control solutions are available for a mole infestation. These range 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 effective. However, it can be very hard 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 determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and determine which areas will be most successful for trapping.