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Moles


Molehill photo

Reasons for control

  • Mole hills have 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
We do not treat for moles.

For specific information on mammals please go to www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal (this page opens in a new window).

 

Environmental Health and Licensing Services   
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444371
Fax: 01483 444546
Email: environmentalhealth@guildford.gov.uk

 

Page last modified on 02/10/2007
Address: Guildford Borough Council, Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB Telephone: 01483 505050