Wells Mole Control

Moles are a typical pest in the UK. They usually affect homes in the country, but they have been seen 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 can travel considerable distances under the soil in a short space of time. Moles will also use deserted tunnels to travel, so they may reenter areas that they had previously left. Moles feed on earthworms and other insects that are in the soil.

Moles leave molehills, which are mounds of earth that stick up from the lawn. These molehills are their way of excavating the earth that they dig through. They are able to cause substantial harm to lawns as they burrow rapidly. Molehills can quickly build up and ruin a recently beautiful and well-kept lawn. While a huge quantity of molehills can indicate the presence of several moles, it is often the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control options are available for a mole infestation. These vary from snap traps which are buried into molehills to deterrence methods such as noise emitters. Moles are incredibly 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 use an experienced mole catcher or pest control company. These professionals will be able to locate which tunnels the moles are using to travel and determine which areas will be most successful for trapping.