Mole Hills in the Garden? Here's What You Need to Know

If you’ve stepped outside to find freshly churned mounds of soil scattered across your lawn, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with moles. While they’re elusive and rarely seen, the damage they cause can be frustrating, especially for keen gardeners.

Here’s what mole hills mean, how to identify the problem, and what you can do about it.

What Do Mole Hills Look Like?

Mole hills are circular or volcano-shaped mounds of loose soil. They often appear overnight and may pop up in lines or clusters. You’ll typically find:

• Freshly dug earth with no entry hole in the middle

• Raised tunnels just below the surface

• Multiple hills over a wide area

Why Do Moles Create Them?

Moles aren’t targeting your lawn out of spite, they’re hunting. These insectivores dig extensive tunnels to find worms, grubs, and insects. The hills are created as they push soil to the surface while excavating.

Are Moles Dangerous?

Not to humans or pets directly. But they can:

• Damage plant roots and turf

• Create trip hazards

• Ruin the look of well-maintained lawns

• Attract predators like foxes

If you run a golf course, sports field, or manage grounds professionally, mole activity can also affect safety and reputation.

Should You Remove Them?

There are two main approaches:

• Live trapping (rarely practical)

• Professional treatment using approved control methods

DIY approaches like flooding, smoke bombs, or noise devices often fail and can disturb other wildlife. Mole control is a specialist task and best handled by trained technicians.

GEM Services Can Help

We provide discreet and effective mole control across Ashford and surrounding areas. Whether you have one or twenty mole hills, we’ll assess the site, identify active runs, and treat the problem safely , without harming your garden.