Pests in the garden and around the house
Pests such as mice, rats and moles can cause both aesthetic and structural damage. Mice and rats can gnaw on plants, cables and buildings, while moles create uneven lawns with their burrows and mounds of earth. Effective pest control helps maintain both the function and appearance of your garden.
Mole traps – effective mole control
Mole traps are specially designed traps that are placed directly in the mole's underground burrows. These traps ensure targeted capture without harming other animals and reduce damage to lawns and beds.
How to use a mole trap:
Moles can cause a lot of damage in the garden and they have many young each year. Therefore, it is important to combat and remove them before they develop too much.
It takes a little technique to get good at using mole traps, but here are a few tips to get you started.
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Find the corridor system: Press lightly on the earthen mound to locate the most active corridor. The corridor that quickly rebuilds after pressure is usually the most used.
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Prepare the trap: Follow the manufacturer's instructions – many traps require the spike or activation mechanism to be set correctly.
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Place the trap: Dig a small opening in the passage system and insert the trap so that it sits stably and in full contact with the ground in the passage.
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Cover: Place soil or grass over the trap to prevent light penetration, which can deter the mole.
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Check regularly: Check the trap daily or every other day so that trapped animals can be removed quickly and effectively.
- Remember to wear clean gloves so you don't leave a scent where you have set the trap.