Moles are burrowing animals that live underground, creating a complex network of tunnels. Known for their territorial nature, each mole has its own burrow system that can stretch up to 70 metres long and cover an area between 400 and 2,000 square metres. These tunnels are typically 5cm wide and 4cm high, making them difficult to spot unless you know what to look for.
What Are Molehills?
🔍 During early winter and spring, moles dig temporary, shallow tunnels just below the surface of lawns and flowerbeds as they search for earthworms. This results in displaced soil being pushed up through vertical tunnels, forming molehills. These mounds of dirt are often the work of just one mole, as moles are territorial creatures.
Why Is It Necessary to Get Rid of Moles?
⚠️ Unstable Soil: The tunnels moles create cause uneven ground in gardens and lawns, leading to ridges and depressions that can make it difficult to mow, walk, or maintain your lawn. This can even create a minor safety hazard.
⚠️ Damage to Plants and Crops: Moles tunnel through soil, disturbing the roots of seedlings and small plants, causing damage to gardens and crops.
⚠️ Unsightly Molehills: Molehills are not only unsightly, but they must be cleared away before mowing the lawn.
How Our Mole Treatment Works
At Pest-Shield, we offer two effective methods for eliminating moles:
🛑 Trapping: Our BPCA-trained technicians know exactly where to place traps to catch moles quickly. The traps may need to be relocated if the mole changes its tunnelling direction, but our team’s experience ensures a fast solution.
🛑 Gassing: In this method, we use aluminium phosphide pellets that release phosphine gas when they react with moisture in the soil. This method is effective, but not suitable for dry conditions.
Protect Your Garden from Moles
Mole infestations can cause significant disruption to your garden. If you’re dealing with moles in Newcastle, Sunderland, or Durham, get in touch with Pest-Shield today.
✅ Call us at 0191 7166647 or visit pest-shield.co.uk to schedule an inspection! 🏠
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