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Moles can be frustrating when they start tunnelling through lawns, borders, paddocks or landscaped areas. Although they are part of the natural environment, their activity can leave visible molehills, uneven ground and damage to carefully maintained outdoor spaces.
If molehills keep appearing in your garden, it is usually a sign that moles are actively moving through an underground tunnel system while searching for food.
What Damage Can Moles Do?
Moles create tunnels beneath the surface of the soil. As they dig, they push soil upwards, creating molehills across lawns and garden areas. This can make the ground uneven, spoil the appearance of a lawn and create trip hazards in areas used regularly.
Mole activity can also disturb grass roots, borders, planting areas and landscaped ground. One or two molehills may not always be a major issue, but repeated activity can quickly become difficult to manage.
For ongoing mole problems, Wallace Pest Control can provide professional advice and mole control across Ribble Valley, East Lancashire and surrounding areas.
Do Home Remedies Keep Moles Away?
There are lots of suggested home remedies for keeping moles out of gardens, including strong smells, vibration devices, shop-bought repellents and even used cat litter. The problem is that results are often mixed, especially once moles have already established tunnels in the area.
Moles live and move underground, so it can be difficult to know exactly which runs are active and where the main activity is taking place. A deterrent may appear to work for a short time, but it may simply move the activity elsewhere in the garden.
Cat Litter and Strong Smells
Some people suggest placing used cat litter or strong-smelling substances near mole runs. This is not something we would usually recommend. It can be unpleasant, difficult to apply properly and unlikely to deal with an established tunnel system.
Shop-Bought Mole Repellents
Commercial mole repellents may help in some situations, but they should not be seen as a guaranteed fix. If molehills continue to appear, it usually means the mole is still active or has simply moved to another part of the lawn.
For repeated mole activity, professional advice is usually the most reliable option. Wallace Pest Control can assess the signs, identify active areas and advise on the most suitable approach for your garden, lawn or paddock.
When Should You Call a Professional for Mole Control?
If molehills keep appearing, the damage is spreading or the ground is becoming uneven, it may be time to get professional advice. Repeated activity usually means the mole is still active in the area or using an established tunnel system.
Professional mole control can be especially useful where moles are affecting lawns, landscaped gardens, paddocks, commercial grounds or areas used regularly by children, pets, staff or visitors.
Wallace Pest Control can assess the signs of mole activity and advise on the most suitable next step for your garden or outdoor space.