Stonehouse Mole Control

Moles are a typical pest in the UK. They usually affect houses in the country, but they have been known to damage urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause considerable damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel substantial distances underneath the ground in a brief space of 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 grass. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They can cause serious damage to lawns as they burrow quickly. Molehills can quickly accumulate and destroy a recently attractive and well-kept lawn. While a huge 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 that 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 complicated to find out which tunnels the moles are using, and so it’s recommended to hire an experienced mole catcher or pest control company. These professionals will be able to locate which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most effective for trapping.