Molehills ruining your lawn?
A single mole can throw up dozens of molehills in a few weeks, tunnelling under lawns, flower beds, paddocks and sports pitches. Moles are solitary and territorial, so the damage is often caused by just one or two animals – and dealing with them quickly stops others moving into the empty tunnels.
Signs of moles
- Fresh mounds of loose soil appearing overnight
- Raised ridges or soft, sinking patches across the lawn
- Damaged roots and plants in borders and vegetable beds
- Stones brought to the surface that can damage mowers
How our mole removal works
We find the active runs – the main tunnels moles use every day – and use professional trapping, set and checked by an experienced mole catcher. Trapping is targeted and effective, and leaves no chemicals in the ground. Once the activity has stopped, we’ll advise on levelling and reseeding the damaged areas.
Gardens, farms and sports grounds
- Homes and gardens across Fife – and into Edinburgh
- Paddocks, grazing land and farms, where molehills can contaminate silage
- Sports pitches, bowling greens, schools and golf courses
Mole control for golf courses
A few molehills can ruin a green or fairway overnight. Moles damage putting surfaces, leave soft, uneven ground, blunt mower blades and spread weed seeds across the course. We work with greenkeepers and course managers to clear moles quickly and keep the course playable.
- Greens, tees, fairways and roughs – we find the active runs across the whole course, not just the newest molehills
- No chemicals – professional trapping only, set underground and checked regularly
- Planned around your course – visits arranged with your greenkeeping team to keep disruption to golfers to a minimum
- Ongoing protection – moles move in from neighbouring fields and woodland, so we can check back regularly and deal with new activity early
Fife is golf country – from St Andrews and the East Neuk links to parkland courses inland – and we also cover bowling greens, sports pitches, schools and estates across the Kingdom.
Mole removal across Fife
Moles are a problem right across Fife. The Kingdom’s mix of farmland, estates, golf courses and village gardens gives them ideal ground – from the fields around Cupar, Ceres and Auchtermuchty to the East Neuk, and the edges of Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Dunfermline and St Andrews where farmland meets lawns. We’re based in Kirkcaldy, so we can usually be with you the same or next day, then check the traps regularly until the moles are gone.
We also cover Edinburgh, mainly larger gardens on the edge of the city such as Colinton, Liberton, Cramond and Barnton.
Mole Control: frequently asked questions
How long does mole control take?
Most mole problems are resolved within one or two weeks, with regular checks of the traps.
Will more moles come back?
Other moles may eventually move into empty tunnels, particularly next to fields. We can check back and deal with any new activity.
Is it safe for my pets and children?
Traps are set underground in the tunnels and we'll show you where they are. Keep dogs from digging at the runs while traps are in place.
Do you treat farms and paddocks?
Yes – including grazing land, where molehills can contaminate silage.
Can molehills in silage make cows ill?
Yes. Soil from molehills often gets picked up when grass is cut for silage, and that soil can carry Listeria bacteria. This can cause listeriosis (sometimes called “silage disease” or circling disease) in cattle and sheep, which can lead to illness, abortion and even death. Soil also spoils how silage ferments, making it poorer feed. Clearing moles from grazing and silage fields before cutting helps protect your livestock.
Do you do mole control for golf courses?
Yes. We clear moles from greens, tees, fairways and roughs using trapping only – no chemicals – and plan visits around your greenkeeping team. We also cover bowling greens, sports pitches and estates.
