Winsford Mole Control

Moles are a common pest in the United Kingdom. They usually affect properties in the country, however they have been seen to damage urban lawns and gardens. Moles are burrowing mammals which can cause substantial damage to lawns and gardens as they burrow. They can travel substantial distances beneath the ground in a brief space of time. Moles will also use left behind tunnels to travel, so they could reenter locations that they had previously left. Moles prey on earthworms and other insects that are 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 can cause considerable harm to lawns as they burrow quickly. Molehills can quickly accumulate and damage a recently attractive and well-kept garden. While a large amount 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 vary 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 effective. However, it can be very complicated to ascertain which tunnels the moles are using, therefore it’s recommended to hire a specialist mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists can locate which tunnels the moles are using to travel and determine which areas will be most effective for trapping.