How to Prevent Moles in Your Garden

What does a molehill look like?

A molehill is a cone-shaped mound of soil raised by minute burrowing animals. You might notice heaps of dug soil on top of your lawn as the first sign of garden moles.

Will moles come into your house?

Fortunately, burrowing moles in the garden won’t make their way inside. Moles like living in the undergrowth where it is quiet and will avoid the noise.

Why are moles in my garden?

They prefer wet soil where they can find worms and other food sources. During the summer months, areas of the garden that are regularly watered are more prone to mole activity. If you find you have moles in the garden, it’s likely because it offers them plenty of worms and insects to feed on.

What are moles attracted to?

Moles are attracted to areas that provide the best food supply. Since they like to consume earthworms, fertile soil where earthworms are often found is bound to attract the moles.

What are the signs of a mole infestation?

It is likely you won’t see a mole because they stay underground, but infestations are easy to spot if you notice these signs:

• New mounds of soil
• Irregular ground
• Disturbed roots
• Elevations around an opening in the surface

Are moles bad for your garden?

Moles aren’t dangerous and shouldn’t cause any harm but they do leave hidden tunnels, unsightly spoil heaps and underground excavations that result in a messy garden.

Tips to prevent moles

If you’re worried about moles being attracted to your garden, there are a few preventative measures you can take such as:

A mole can be a difficult creature to remove because it lives underground. Typical methods of mole prevention should be avoided if you have pets or small children in your vicinity and often DIY mole traps end up being ineffective and expensive in the long run. The best method to remove the infestation is to use a specific mole trap. To do this, you should contact a professional pest control service who will be able to advise on the best methods for you.