Wildlife Pest Control - The Mole

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Mole Description

  • Moles primarily eat worms. They require around 200 a day to survive.
  • A mole can produce between 1 and 2 mole hills per day
  • Each mole hill contains 5 litres of soil
  • Moles can dig 18ft of tunnels per hour
  • They can travel through existing tunnels at 80ft per minute

The primary concern with moles are the lawn moles active runs. Lawn moles can leave ridged tunnels and mole hills all over a lawn. They are not necessarily harmful, but can ruin your nice landscaping or yard. Their cylindrical body shape and powerful front claws make them effective diggers. Moles use a "swimming" technique to propel them through dirt. Moles digging in the lawn and other areas create a complex maze of interconnected chambers by burrowing both deep and close to the surface, where they often leave visible ridges on lawns etc.

The average life span of a mole is four years.

It is well-known that moles are difficult to catch; they are well protected because of their complex underground mazes. They are extremely effective at detecting smells and vibrations. Once moles detect a potential threat they retreat at remarkable speed to the safety of the deeper runs, blocking the tunnel behind them as they retreat.

Mole Breeding

Due to exceptionally wet and mild winters, the mole population has been increasing across the UK in recent years - hence the need for mole damage control using the latest mole catching and mole trapping techniques. The mole's breeding season is from February to June each year and litters of young (typically around 6) will leave the nest at 5 weeks old.

Moles as Pests

  • Moles cause damage to the roots of plants causing them to die
  • Mole hills can cause severe damage to lawn morrows and agricultural machinery
  • Mole hills can disrupt sporting venues, such as football pitches
  • They can contaminate silage with soil making it unpalatable to livestock
  • Moles can damage drainage systems and watercourses

Mole Population Management and Damage Control

The best way to control mole damage, such as to getting rid of mole hills, is to trap the lawn mole.

Hawk Force provide a mole trapping service which is a quick and effective way to remove moles from problem areas.

Fill in our enquiry form for a free mole damage control assessment or call now on 01732 373 017.