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Best practice for mole catching

Despite moles being an issue on most farms, few farmers take mole catching matters into their own hands. Ellie Layton gets advice from an expert.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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Best practice for mole catching

Spring and autumn are the best time to tackle a rodent mole problem says James Price, a farmer in South Wales and a pest control expert. Mr Price, who juggles the home farm near Abergavenny alongside...

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