Newcastle Mole Control

Moles are a frequent pest in the United Kingdom. They often affect houses in the country, but they have been seen to damage urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause serious damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel large distances below the ground in a short space of time. Moles will also use left behind tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas that they had previously left. Moles prey on earthworms and other insects that are found in the soil.

Moles leave molehills, which are mounds of earth that stick up 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 recently attractive and well-kept lawn. While a large number 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 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 effective. However, it can be very difficult to determine which tunnels the moles are using, therefore it’s recommended to hire an experienced mole catcher or pest control company. These experts can determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most effective for trapping.