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Moles in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood and Verwood

Posted by debbieandsteve on Jul 2, 2013 in Ants, birds, Bournemouth, Bransgore, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, fleas, mice, Mole catching, mole control, mole damage, Mole problem, mole removal, mole tunnelling, Molehills, moles, Moles Bournemouth, Moles Poole, Northbourne, pest control, Pest Problems, Pest Removal, Pigeons, Poole, Rabbits, rat, Rats, Ringwood, squirrels, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, Wasp Control, Wasp Removal, Wasps, Winton | 0 comments

We have all seen the abundant molehills in fields and on grass verges as we travel locally, especially around Christchurch and Hurn, but what exactly is going on underneath that can cause so much damage to lawns, golf courses, agriculture, playing fields, parks, cemeteries, etc? The culprit is of course the Mole.  A furry creature, up to 16cm long and normally black in colour, although white albino ones are seen occasionally. They have large spade like- front feet for digging and have very small eyes but no ears. They are found throughout mainland Britain but not in Ireland. Moles are...