Mole activity in the summer.
Summer is here! It must be as the summer migrant birds have arrived, the Swallow, Swift, Nightjar and even the Cuckoo. Oh yes and even the rain, without which our lawns and gardens would not grow. Especially in Dorset, now is the time to enjoy the outdoors with longer warmer evenings, maybe a spot of gardening, a walk along the beach at Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole or just sat on the patio or decking at home. But wait a minute, what is that pile of earth in the lawn? What is that unusual ridge in the flower border? Why has my lawn become uneven? Why are some of my plants showing...
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Mention a molehill to a serious gardener or someone that really loves their beautiful, lush green lawn and no doubt, you will see a flicker of fear appear! It is the thought of hours of work and loving tendering, being wiped out in minutes by a small furry animal that is seldom seen, but the damage certainly is. At one time, strychnine, a powerful poison was used to kill off moles, but this was rightfully banned in 2006 as non- target species, such as birds and other animals were being killed as well. Various methods are often employed to rid an area of moles and these can include: Putting...
Read MoreCURIOUS MOLE FACTS.
At one time, mole skins were used to make waistcoats, trousers, hats and even coats. It would take over 100 moleskins to complete a waistcoat! In some parts of the country a molehill is known as a “wontyhump”. It is claimed that the average mole can move around ten pounds of soil in approximately twenty minutes. If needed, a mole can excavate around eighteen to twenty metres of tunnels a day, depending on the soil! The word “mole” could be derived from the word “moldwarp” which literally means earth thrower! A mole does have eyes, but they are very small and protected by fur and instead...
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON MOLES AROUND WIMBORNE MINSTER- DORSET
Wimborne Minster is a large market town located in east Dorset and is famous for its minster church located in the centre and dates back to the pre-roman era. The town is surrounded by countryside and forests and has two rivers, the Stour and Allen. The central streets are narrow and contain older buildings, which spread outward towards larger residential areas and the surrounding villages of Pamphill, Colehill, Canford Bottom, Merley and Ashington. With the rivers playing a major part of the landscape, they form a natural highway for many insects, birds and animals which naturally...
Read MoreMOLE ACTIVITY AREA – BH11 (BOURNEMOUTH POSTCODE)
LOCATION: Bournemouth, Kinson North, Kinson South, Merley, Bearwood and Wallisdown. LOCATION TYPE: A mix of residential housing, large retail shopping areas, parkland, open heathland, a golf course and a river flood plain and some woodland. LIKELY HOT SPOTS: Areas bordering parkland, open heathland and certainly the river areas. There are large areas of new building work being carried out and these will certainly encroach on natural mole feeding grounds. REMEDY: No-Nonsense Pest Control only use traps, placed in a professional way which is safe and humane. If you have molehills...
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