How to Deal With Moles Ruining Your Garden in Ashford
Waking up to a new mound of soil on your pristine lawn? Thatβs the work of a garden mole. Common in rural Kent, moles can cause serious damage to lawns, golf courses, and flowerbeds β fast.
In this article, Pest-Mate Pest Control shares how to identify mole activity and the best ways to deal with them.
Signs of a Mole Problem
- Fresh molehills of soil
- Soft, raised tunnels in grass
- Dead or wilting plants (roots disturbed)
- Surface soil collapse in garden beds
Why Moles Are a Problem
- Disrupt roots of plants and lawns
- Dangerous for livestock and pets (trip hazards)
- Leave unsightly mounds on sports fields or gardens
Mole Removal Options
- Humane mole trapping (efficient & targeted)
- Monitoring and baiting where legal
- Follow-up visits to check tunnels
- Flooding tunnels or smoke bombs β rarely effective
- Home remedies like hair or garlic β mostly myth
π Pest-Mate offers fast, discreet mole trapping in Kingsnorth, Ashford, and rural Kent.
FAQs
βHow many moles are in a typical garden?
Often just one mole causes multiple hills β theyβre territorial.
βWhen are moles most active?
Spring and autumn β especially after rain, when earthworms rise.
βWill moles go away on their own?
Unlikely. Moles stay in one area as long as food is abundant.
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- π Local mole catcher serving Ashford & nearby villages