Leighton Buzzard Mole Control

Moles are a widespread pest in the UK. They often affect properties in the country, but they have been seen to affect urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel large distances underneath the ground in a short time. Moles will also use deserted 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 severe harm to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can very quickly accumulate and ruin a previously beautiful and well-kept garden. While a big 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 range from snap traps which are 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 difficult to ascertain which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to hire an experienced mole catcher or pest control company. These experts will be able to identify which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most effective for trapping.