Reasons for control.

Mole Hills:

• Uneven surface making the area unsightly and dangerous.
• Damage to arable crops.

Biology.

The mole (Talpa europaea):

• They are about 12-16cm long.
• They have black velvety hair.
• They have large spade-like forefeet.
• Moles are solitary animals.
• They live underground in a series of tunnels, which they patrol looking for earthworms, their main source of food.

• They have one litter a year between February and June.

Prevention & Control.

Guildford Borough Council does not treat for moles.

Please see the links below.

Please click here to see useful contacts for pest control matters.

For specific information on mammals, please go to the following website:
www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal