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How to get rid of moles from your garden - safely and humanely

Mole Hills in garden.

Moles are shy, tiny mammals who are rarely seen or heard. However, their presence in your garden (or rather under it) can be easily noted thanks to the piles of dirt they dig up and leave on lawns and amongst flower beds.

Often associated with the compassionate character 'Moley' from the much-loved children's novel, 'The Wind In The Willows', by Kenneth Grahame, these soft and silky little creatures have a reputation for being cute and cuddly. But in reality, dig deeper and they become, arguably, a miniature garden menace.

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