Moles tunnel using their large two front paws to scrape away the earth and feel along tunnels with their snouts and whiskers. Because of the absence of light within their living conditions, moles have very poor eyesight so very rarely will you see mole activity above ground.
In rural areas especially, moles can cause considerable damage to your garden/land by tunnelling through the soil. With heavy infestations, the ground can become unstable, and holes may appear not only damaging the foundations of your property but also creating safety risks.
Professional pest control is needed for these pests.
Methods such as tunnel trapping, gassing (Aluminium Phosphates) and even shooting (least likely method of control) can be used by a professional to control these pests. Tunnel trapping must be done with care as moles can easily detect disturbance of the tunnel and will avoid the area.
The wild rabbit has a phenomenal breeding rate which, if left unchecked, can decimate acres of spring crops such as wheat, barley and maize.
Crops are at their most vulnerable at this stage and are devoured by rabbits, themselves having eked out an existence on stale grasses throughout the winter period.
It is not unusual for great swathes of land to be laid bare especially near warrens, where rabbits constantly nibble and dig at the shoots and roots of crops.
A number of legal methods can be used to control or manage rabbits.
Red foxes are a predator and can need some managing. They can be a risk to smallholders and fowl owners due to their predatory nature. They are primarily active at dusk and night. They are solitary, but they very occasionally group together in a pack.
Foxes forage alone in different parts of their territory, which may extend from 25 to 5,000 acres, depending on the habitat. They use faeces and urine to mark territories.
A number of legal methods can be used to control or manage foxes.