European Mole (Talpa europaea), Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Moles and molehills – a plea for tolerance

A few Parish Councils still employ mole killers in an attempt to keep their village greens or other green swards free of ‘unsightly’ molehills.  Is this acceptable?  Is it even effective?  Let’s examine the issue: in general, but also with a focus on Bredfield. There are six good reasons to stop trapping and killing moles. […]