Though we may not be able to see them, you can tell pretty easily if a mole has been in a garden by the molehills left behind! Did you know a common mole in the UK can tunnel up to 20m per day? That is quite a distance to dig, and a lot of earth to excavate to the surface.
Tunneling moles can destroy a lawn by disturbing the root growth of the grass. But they can also disrupt the sub base in an artificial lawn installation. This might come as a shock to you, and would definitely come as a shock to a customer who has just paid for their brand new perfect lawn to be installed. To avoid any uncomfortable conversations or re-visits,
Just follow these steps…
- Always ask your customer whether they experience any unusual animal activity in their garden during the survey process. Knowing what you’re dealing with is always half the battle.
- When it comes to the installation, dig out the garden to the depth required. Make sure to install a high strength metal wire mesh across the entire installation area. It is extremely difficult for a mole to penetrate the metal barrier and offers a much more wildlife friendly solution to deterring moles from the lawn area.
- Install the aggregates and other materials on top as usual and no more moles in the lawn!
If you’re already knew all of this then you obviously know what you’re doing, and apologies if it might seem obvious. We welcome feedback, or if you have a top tip of your own then let us know.
