Mole problem advice in Exeter
Professional mole problem advice services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Exeter, Devon
I don't do mole control myself, but I can point you to proper pest controllers who specialize in it. Save you the hassle of finding someone trustworthy.
The Mole Reality
Let's be straight: getting rid of moles properly needs a specialist. It's not a handyman job - it needs someone with the right equipment, knowledge, and often licenses.
💡 Pro tip: Don't waste money on gimmicks. Sonic repellers, windmills, cat litter in tunnels - mostly nonsense. Proper trapping works.
What Actually Works
| Method | Reality Check |
|---|---|
| Professional trapping | Works - needs skill and checking traps daily |
| Licensed pest control | Works - various legal methods available |
| Sonic repellers | Mostly useless - moles adapt or ignore them |
| Home remedies | Save your money - they don't work |
Why I Don't Do It
I'm handy with a lot of things, but mole control isn't one of them. It needs:
- Knowledge of mole behavior and tunnel systems
- Proper trapping equipment and technique
- Often requires pest control licenses
- Daily trap checking (welfare requirement)
- Understanding of legal methods
Rather than bodge it, I'll point you to people who do it properly.
What I Can Do
👍 Help you with:
- Recommend reliable local mole catchers
- Put you in touch with licensed pest controllers
- Advise on what questions to ask them
- Fix any lawn damage after moles are gone
👎 Can't help with:
- Actually catching the moles
- Setting traps
- Using pest control methods
- Ongoing mole monitoring
Typical Costs (from pest controllers)
These are rough guides from the specialists I recommend:
| Property Size | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Small garden | £80-120 |
| Large garden/paddock | £150-250 |
| Field or multiple areas | £250+ |
Pest controllers quote based on the job - call them for proper pricing.
Why Choose Us for Mole problem advice in Exeter?
Honest advice on mole problems
Referral to licensed pest controllers
Local mole catchers recommended
Know what actually works
What to Expect
Step 1: Call Me
Tell me about your mole problem - how bad it is, where they are, what you've already tried.
Step 2: Referral
I'll give you details of a couple of good local pest controllers who actually know moles.
Step 3: Contact Them
You call them directly, they'll quote and arrange to come out.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to try dealing with moles yourself? Here's the honest truth:
🔧 What you can try
- Traditional mole traps (legal, but takes skill)
- Maintain lawn health (healthy lawns recover faster)
- Accept a few molehills (they aerate soil)
- Flatten hills regularly (doesn't stop them but keeps lawn usable)
⚠️ What doesn't work
- Sonic repellers (waste of money)
- Flooding tunnels (temporary at best)
- Cat litter/mothballs in runs (they dig around)
- Broken glass (cruel and illegal)
- Poisons (mostly illegal in UK gardens)
📐 If using traps yourself
- Must check daily (animal welfare law)
- Takes practice to set effectively
- Moles have multiple tunnels - tricky to find active ones
- Dispose of caught moles properly
- Consider if your time is worth it vs paying someone
💡 Pro trick: If you've only got one or two molehills occasionally, just flatten them and forget about it. Trying to catch a single mole that's barely there is more effort than it's worth.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Legal stuff: Some mole control methods require licenses. DIY trapping is legal but has welfare requirements. Never use illegal poisons.
When to act: Spring and autumn are peak times - moles more active. But if they're wrecking your lawn now, don't wait.
Prevention: Mostly impossible. Moles go where the food is (worms and grubs). You can't really mole-proof a garden.
Long-term: Even after clearance, new moles can move in. It's not one-and-done if you live in rural Devon.
The positive spin: Molehills are fine topsoil - free for potting or leveling. And moles aerate your ground and eat pests. They're not all bad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get rid of moles?
No - I'm not a licensed pest controller. But I can recommend good local mole catchers who know what they're doing. Mole control needs specific knowledge and often trapping licenses.
Do those sonic mole repellers work?
Honestly? Not really. Moles mostly ignore them. You might get lucky for a few weeks then they're back. Proper trapping or professional treatment is the only thing that actually works long-term.
How much does proper mole control cost?
Depends on the size of your lawn/field and how bad the problem is. Typical garden job might be £80-150. Bigger properties or serious infestations cost more. The pest controller will quote properly.
Can't I just fill in the molehills?
You can, but they'll just dig new ones. You're treating the symptom not the problem. If you want them gone, you need to actually catch or deter the moles themselves.
Who do you recommend?
I work with a couple of good local pest controllers who specialize in moles. Give me a call and I'll pass on their details - save you googling random companies.
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