Workington Mole Control

Moles are a widespread pest in the United Kingdom. They have a tendency to affect houses in the country, however 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 considerable distances under the soil 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 bugs that are 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 serious damage to lawns as they burrow quickly. Molehills can very quickly accumulate and damage a previously beautiful and well-kept lawn. While a large number of molehills can indicate the presence of a group of moles, it is often the work of a solitary mole.

DIY pest control solutions are available for a mole infestation. These cover anything from snap traps which are buried into molehills to deterrence methods such as noise emitters. Moles are extremely sensitive to light and noise so some deterrence methods can be successful. However, it can be very complicated to find out which tunnels the moles are using, therefore it’s recommended to use a qualified mole catcher or pest control company. These specialists will be able to determine which tunnels the moles are using to travel and identify which areas will be most successful for trapping.