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British Mole Catchers Register

@BritMoleCatch

Supporting traditional expertise & skills, we're the best online resource for finding a mole catcher in the UK 🇬🇧

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Joined May 2015
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Last week I received the very sad news that Brian Alderton, who created the British Mole Catchers Register in 2006, had sadly passed away on 22nd June britishmolecatchers.co.uk/br… #molecatchers #brianalderton
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The British Mole Catchers Register supports its members by enhancing their professional credibility, increasing their visibility to potential clients & fostering a community of ethical practice britishmolecatchers.co.uk/jo… #molecatchers #wildlifemanagement
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European #moles can shrink by a tenth in #winter to save energy nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022… via @NHM_London #wildlife
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DYK? #moles snouts are covered with Eimer’s organs - specialised touch sensors that help them detect vibrations & tiny prey underground britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ab… #britishwildlife
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#Farmers welcome #council pledge to hold on to land bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6vg… #Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire farmers welcome council pledge to hold on to land

Lincolnshire farmers welcome council pledge to hold on to land

Lincolnshire County Council says it has "no intention" of selling off farms it owns after a review.

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DYK? #Mole fur can lie flat in either direction, allowing them to move forwards & backwards in narrow tunnels without getting caught on soil britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ab… #mammals #wildlifewednesday
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Extreme #summer weather hits #ChristmasTree crop bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr89… #agriculture
Future Christmas tree numbers to be hit by extreme weather, say farmers

Future Christmas tree numbers to be hit by extreme weather, say farmers

Farmers say the loss of saplings in recent years will affect tree availability in years to come.

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The British Mole Catchers Register supports its members by enhancing their professional credibility, increasing their visibility to potential clients & fostering a community of ethical practice britishmolecatchers.co.uk/jo… #molecatchers #wildlifemanagement
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#November 2026 #Lawn Diary lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-diary/n… #lawncare #seasonal
November 2026 Lawn Diary

November 2026 Lawn Diary

The appetite for lawn care may be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's over, as moss and leaves might keep you busy a little longer!

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DYK? #moles can dislodge plant roots & turf as they tunnel. You may see plants wilting or your lawn starting to lift in places, especially if tunnels run near the surface britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ab… #britishwildlife
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82% of England remains in #drought despite recent rains agriland.co.uk/farming-news/… via @AgrilandUK
82% of England remains in drought despite recent rains

82% of England remains in drought despite recent rains

The recent rains have not been enough to end the drought in England, according to the National Drought Group.

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Never try to kill #moles - certain methods for the killing of any wild animal are illegal under section 11(2) of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 & the Animal Welfare Act 2006 Find your local #molecatcher at britishmolecatchers.co.uk/fi… #wildlifemanagement
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How #ClarksonFarm is attracting young people to #farming bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmn8…
I'm returning to farming thanks to Clarkson's farm, says student

I'm returning to farming thanks to Clarkson's farm, says student

Ellie's family has a farm in Garstang, Lancashire, and she swapped studying A levels to agriculture.

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In some traditions, unusually high numbers of #molehills were taken as a sign of harsh weather to come, since #moles were thought to tunnel deeper before storms... britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ab… #britishwildlife #folklorethursday
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Country diary: The light and shade of #autumn’s shortening days theguardian.com/environment/… via @guardian
Country diary: The light and shade of autumn’s shortening days | Merryn Glover

Country diary: The light and shade of autumn’s shortening days | Merryn Glover

Loch Insh, Cairngorms: In my three decades in Scotland I’ve adjusted to the darkness of this time of year, and found glory in the quality of light

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The #mole is a solitary creature that lives almost entirely underground. While we rarely see them, there's evidence of their activity in mounds of earth as they tunnel through soil in search of earthworms & insects britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ #wildlifewednesday #britishwildilfe
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Are the #autumns we remember disappearing? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw77… #nature #seasons
Are the autumns we remember disappearing?

Are the autumns we remember disappearing?

As autumn colours emerge more slowly, experts say changing weather conditions are having an impact.

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#Mole activity can damage #crops by disrupting root systems - their tunnels can cause #soil erosion & even damage machinery britishmolecatchers.co.uk/ #molehills #wildlifemanagement
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Six Inches Underground: Why living #soil is key to the future of Britain’s #nature independent.co.uk/life-style… via @Independent
Six Inches Underground: Why living soil is key to the future of UK nature

Six Inches Underground: Why living soil is key to the future of UK nature

Beneath our gardens and rolling farmland lies a complex, microscopic ecosystem. As climate pressures build, restoring this hidden biological engine is proving vital for storing carbon, protecting...

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#Moles aren’t fussy about where they dig. We’ve been called out to properties where mole tunnels have undermined pathways, patios & even the edges of foundations britishmolecatchers.co.uk #wildlifemanagement
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Harsh winter and unfrozen #soil create perfect conditions for #moles news.err.ee/1609965431/harsh… via @errnews
Harsh winter and unfrozen soil create perfect conditions for moles

Harsh winter and unfrozen soil create perfect conditions for moles

This spring, many gardeners have noticed more molehills than usual in their yards. According to a zoologist, it may not mean moles have increased sharply, but rather that this winter played a role.

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