Ripon Mole Control

Moles are a frequent pest in the UK. They usually affect houses in the country, but they have been known to have an affect on urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause severe damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They are able to travel substantial distances under the ground in a brief space of time. Moles will also use abandoned tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas that they had previously left. Moles feed on earthworms and other bugs 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 can cause substantial damage to lawns as they burrow quickly. Molehills can very quickly build up and destroy a recently attractive and well-kept lawn. While a large quantity of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it is sometimes the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control solutions are available for a mole infestation. These vary from snap traps which can be buried into molehills to deterrence methods such as noise emitters. Moles are extremely sensitive to light and noise so some deterrence methods can be effective. However, it can be very hard to ascertain which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to hire a specialist mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists can identify which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most effective for trapping.