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Seamus was professional throughout the whole process, explaining everything that would be done. I work certainly recommend the companies service.
I contacted PestControl re woodworm infestation in furniture. Seamus asked for photos so I sent a video. His response was not only prompt and professional but totally accurate, telling me to contact the furniture manufacturer as the infestation in all pieces must have already been present at point of purchase. He advised me how to go about contacting the furniture store, and offered if required to provide a report. Thanks to Seamus, I have secured full replacement of all furniture, at no cost. Seamus did this at no benefit to himself. Great service, and I will definitely contact them again should I need their services.
Kyle was polite and efficient.
We used Pest Control (Worthing) and David came to sort our issue. He was very polite and professional. David solved our issue within 3 visits. I highly recommend David’s services, he’s worth every every penny.
Mole Control Hockenden
When we think of pests, we usually think of some kind of insect invading our home. But really a pest can be anything that is just that... a pest. In this sense then, moles can definitely come into the pest category.
Moles need to be controlled for several reasons, primarily due to the damage they create as part of their lifestyle. Tunnels can cause lawns to collapse and the obvious damage from molehills is both unsightly and can damage grass cutting machinery.
Mole Prevention
A mole will eat up to 200 worms a day.
A mole will eat up to 200 worms a day. The most effective method to prevent almost every pest is to remove their food source. This is possible with earthworms, but not easy mainly due to the job worms provide to the soil.
It is a fact of good lawns, that if you have good lawns – there is a high possibility that moles will also be a threat.
Proofing is possible, but again not easy. The aim would be to install a physical barrier between the sub-floor surface where the moles tunnel and the surface, where they expel their unrequired soil. A wire or grid system is possible that is then recovered with soil and grass. Possible, but expensive – but then it depends on the value of the lawn surface.
There is a theory that vibrations keep them away. Commercially available sonic devices, which are inserted into the ground, aim to create vibrations which are supposed to discourage moles. However, there is little scientific research into how effective this is in preventing activity.
Mole Removal Techniques
Preventing moles is either difficult to replicate the job of worms, or expensive due to the scale of area to protect. So control of the actual mole is usually the only method to eliminate their damage, and this is why it is important to call in pest control experts when you have a problem with moles. We know all of the best and least painful ways to tackle mole removal issues, ensuring minimal pain for the moles, with the highest level of success.
The other reason why it is a good idea to call in pest control technicians to handle your mole removal problem is that they are very difficult to trap. There are a number of ways of undertaking mole control procedures, all of them requiring some level of skill. The biggest problem is quite obvious of course, in that as they live underground, equipment must be considered and position based on evidence and mole behaviour and in their darken world, they will escape at the first ‘light’ of danger when their tunnels system has been interfered with.
Traps and Gassing
One of the techniques used in mole removal is the mole trap. This requires a lot of patience. It also requires skill and experience to be able to effectively install them correctly. It is important to monitor the treatment location after the successful trapping of moles; while they are generally solitary creatures, neighbouring moles will quickly move in and occupy a vacant territory.
Another option when it comes to the control of moles is to use a gassing technique. Aluminium Phosphide are placed in strategic locations within the burrow network where they react with moisture in the soil and produce a chemical. This method cannot be used if the runs or burrows are within ten meters of an occupied building or water course.
Your best bet to achieve the best mole removal results is to call in professional pest control technicians. They will not only get rid of the moles, leaving your garden to recover from the assault, but they will do so humanely.
To request your pest control quotation, simply call us on 01227 642 015, email us at [email protected] or enter your contact details in the Call Me Back Now box on the right hand side of this page and a member of our friendly team will call to discuss your requirements.
Our Hockenden branch is operated by:
PestControl.co.uk (TN) Ltd
Trading Address: 2A Burnet Grove, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HU
Registered Office: Yew Tree House, Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5AA
Registered in England & Wales: 08773328
VAT No: 174844381
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Our Hockenden branch is operated by:
PestControl.co.uk (TN) Ltd
Trading Address: 2A Burnet Grove, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HU
Registered Office: Yew Tree House, Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5AA
Registered in England & Wales: 08773328
VAT No: 174844381
247 recent reviews
David came out sorted the problem.. Recommend him to anyone
Seamus was professional throughout the whole process, explaining everything that would be done. I work certainly recommend the companies service.
I contacted PestControl re woodworm infestation in furniture. Seamus asked for photos so I sent a video. His response was not only prompt and professional but totally accurate, telling me to contact the furniture manufacturer as the infestation in all pieces must have already been present at point of purchase. He advised me how to go about contacting the furniture store, and offered if required to provide a report. Thanks to Seamus, I have secured full replacement of all furniture, at no cost. Seamus did this at no benefit to himself. Great service, and I will definitely contact them again should I need their services.
Kyle was polite and efficient.
We used Pest Control (Worthing) and David came to sort our issue. He was very polite and professional. David solved our issue within 3 visits. I highly recommend David’s services, he’s worth every every penny.