Moles

Characteristics: Small, velvet-furred mammals with very poor eyesight but excellent digging abilities.
Risks:
- Lawn and Garden Damage: Create unsightly molehills and tunnels, damaging roots and lawns.
- Potential for Further Pests: Their tunnels can be used by other rodents and pests.
Prevention Tips:
- Regular lawn maintenance to discourage mole activity.
- Use of natural deterrents like castor oil granules.
- Installation of physical barriers around gardens and lawns.
Cinque Ports Pest Control Approach:
- Assessment of mole activity and tunnel systems.
- Humane trapping and relocation methods.
- Ongoing monitoring and lawn care advice.