Behind Morley's Victorian stone terraces and town hall lie later estates with proper lawns. That turf is where a mole will set up, and where we can help.
Morley's old woollen-mill streets are mostly stone terraces with small yards, so the lawns that moles want are found on the later estates to the edges. Someone calling from there usually describes the same thing: a smooth lawn one week, a scatter of earth heaps the next. That is a tunnel being dug, and one animal can cover a surprising length of ground.
We look at the layout and the history of the damage before suggesting anything. Moles are outdoor animals, so we are not dealing with anything in the house. Lawful removal is the only route we discuss, with no poisons, and the cost depends on the size of the garden and the number of visits. Surveys are free for homes. Tell us how long the heaps have been appearing.
It is fine, fine-textured topsoil. Many gardeners rake it into borders or pots. Spread it thinly on the lawn if you want, but clear it before mowing or it dulls the blades and smothers the grass.
The animal itself rarely is; the risk is a twisted ankle or a trapped paw where a run has collapsed under the lawn. Marking soft patches and getting the tunnel dealt with sensibly keeps things level. We can advise on lawful treatment.
Mole Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Morley
Moles are rarely seen, so most people identify them by what they leave behind. Here is how to read the soil, tell a molehill from other mounds and decide what you are dealing with.
Read the advice →Moles can be removed from lawns and grounds, but only some methods work and all of them have to be lawful. This guide sets out what helps, what wastes money and when to hand it over.
Read the advice →There is no single price for mole control, because every piece of ground is different. This guide explains what drives a quote up or down, so you can compare like with like.
Read the advice →Moles do not carry the health worries of rats or mice, but they can wreck a lawn and create real hazards on grounds used by people, animals and machinery.
Read the advice →No lawn is completely mole-proof, but you can make it less attractive and spot new activity before it spreads. Here is what helps and where the limits are.
Read the advice →Some mole problems can be managed by a patient householder, while others need a trained technician. This guide helps you decide, and shows what to ask before you hire anyone.
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A typical visit starts with reading the ground, because where the molehills sit tells us how the tunnels run.
Read the walk-through →Thank you Sean and Zack for your speedy and efficient response to our wasp problem. We originally thought we had 2 wasps nests but on the end had 4. After our initial call they came out the next day and even came out a few days later when another next was discovered. Thank you, we will definitely recommend you.Mrs Carter8 August 2018
Prompt, friendly and efficient service, realistic priceKaren Armistead18 June 2018
Returned our call promptly, agreed appt at short notice and did a great job on the bee/wasp nest in our bay window. We recommend him.Anne Blackledge18 June 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
