Professional Mole Control Services in the UK

Moles can cause extensive damage to gardens, sports grounds, farmland, and landscaped areas. Their burrowing creates unsightly molehills, uneven surfaces, and soil disturbance that can ruin lawns and playing surfaces. At Shire Pest Solutions, we provide professional mole control services to remove activity quickly and restore your land.

Understanding Moles and Their Behaviour

Moles are solitary animals that spend most of their lives underground, building tunnel systems to search for food. They’re attracted to soft, moist soil that’s rich in worms and insects. While moles don’t eat plants, their tunnelling can lift turf, disturb roots, and cause ongoing surface disruption.

Signs of Mole Activity

Recognising early activity helps prevent wider damage. Common signs include:

• Fresh molehills appearing overnight
• Raised ridges across lawns where tunnels run close to the surface
• Uneven or soft ground underfoot
• Wilted or dead patches of grass where roots have been disturbed

Prevention and Deterrents

Some measures may help reduce the chance of mole activity returning, especially after professional removal:

• Reduce watering: Drier soil is less attractive because it supports fewer worms.
• Keep lawns maintained: Regular trimming and tidying discourages sheltered movement.
• Remove thick vegetation: Dense areas can make moles feel more protected near the surface.
• Plant deterrents: Marigolds, daffodils, and alliums can help repel moles naturally.

Professional Mole Control Methods

At Shire Pest Solutions, we focus on proven trapping and monitoring methods that target active runs and reduce disruption to other wildlife. DIY approaches can be inconsistent and often don’t address the full tunnel system, which is why professional trapping remains the most reliable solution for long-term results.

Follow-Up Visits

Follow-up checks are typically carried out within 24–48 hours to confirm activity has stopped. If fresh signs appear, traps can be re-positioned and monitoring continued until the area is fully clear. Once resolved, we provide practical prevention guidance to reduce repeat activity.

Are Moles Dangerous?

Moles rarely pose a direct danger to humans or pets, but they can carry fleas and ticks which may spread diseases. Pets that dig or play near mole runs are most at risk of picking up parasites.

Why Professional Mole Control Is Essential

Moles can damage a large area quickly. Professional control ensures targeted removal, safe placement, and reduced risk to non-target wildlife. With an experienced technician, the infestation is handled efficiently and you get advice that helps keep your lawn mole-free.

Professional Mole Control with Shire Pest Solutions

If you’ve noticed molehills or raised ridges on your property, contact Shire Pest Solutions for fast and reliable help. We’ll assess the situation, deploy effective traps in active runs, and monitor results to protect your garden, lawn, or land from further damage.