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                                                                                awareness and control"

 

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Advisory note

The Guild of British Molecatchers wish to inform that due to the high profile of the Guild and the progression it is achieving that only those persons listed on the members and supporters list are considered followers of the Guild.

. The Guild wish also to inform any potential customer seeking the services of a molecatcher via this website, that "ONLY" those persons presently listed under the "2010 Members" section are legitimate members, despite whatever is displayed or suggested on any individual's or company's website or advertising.

The list of supporters are those persons pledging support to the work of the Guild

 

 

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Welcome to the Guild of British Molecatchers, a unique membership of people once prolific in the Shires of the British Isles. The traditional skills of mole control were once a closely guarded secret as parish and travelling molecatchers cloaked their knowledge to  secure their income. Today's modern world has once again sought the ways of tradition and the demand for this skill is once more the fore runner in the control of an ever increasing foe - The Mole.

The Guild of British Molecatchers contains members and supporters from all walks of life, both professional and amateur  molecatchers, pest control operators, gardeners and those interested in the customs of mole control.

Supported by British industry involved in the manufacture or supply of mole control products and leading figures from the world of mole control, the Guild of British Molecatchers offers a exceptional source of knowledge and learning.

THE GUILD OF BRITISH MOLECATCHERS DOES NOT DIVIDE THOSE PROVIDING MOLE CONTROL SERVICES, EVERYONE IS WELCOME AS A MEMBER OR SUPPORTER. MOLE CONTROL SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED BY MANY -- MOLECATCHERS --THE PEST CONTROL INDUSTRY OR GARDENERS- BUT THE GUILD OF BRITISH MOLECATCHERS WELCOMES THEM ALL UNDER ONE COLLECTION- A COLLECTION OF PEOPLE WITH ONE THING IN COMMON--THE PROVIDING OR INTEREST OF MOLE CONTROL IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY

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Our Mission

 

To bring together all skilled people engaged in traditional mole control in order to safeguard the interest of the traditional molecatcher and the public.

To provide clear identification and recognition for members to enable the public to distinguish them from others that may pass themselves as molecatchers

To inspire in its members a sense of respect and responsibility of the services they provide and to maintain a humane and respectful service by encouraging them to operate under the standards within the guild.

To encourage views among members to unite and to bring them to the attention of the government and local authorities to safeguard the future livelihoods of molecatchers and mole welfare.

To support research within the areas that members are engaged benefiting both members and the future of the mole in the United Kingdom

 

 

 Profile

The Guild of British Molecatchers is open to any person or company that undertakes mole control in the traditional method of mole catching by trap use. Membership is not available to those that use any form of compounds [see note] to control moles either solely or in addition to the use of traps. The Guild now has a listing of members that will offer their services to those with a mole problem, anyone seeking their services can be assured that any displaying the Guild logo are providing the highest level of service and animal welfare whilst working under the Guild code of practice.  The Guild can be notified of any member not adhering to the code by our feed back service. 

Note. Many operators control moles using various compounds including gas application. To determine the difference when seeking mole removal between a molecatcher and other form of control operators,  is that a molecatcher can and will produce the mole as evidence prior to any form of payment where as users of compounds can only express verbally that the work is complete.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Guild of British Molecatchers code of practice is currently not in any way a legal requirement but a voluntary inclusion by individuals and companies to their everyday working practices to support and promote a better scale of respect to the mole and its control.

The Guild of British Molecatchers are the ONLY molecatchers group striving for a better welfare for moles

By working to fulfil the guidelines of our mission we will promote time-honoured mole control along side mole welfare to ensure the future of this traditional craft in an ever-changing world.

 

 

PATRON to the Guild of British Molecatchers

 

LORD DONOUGHUE OF ASHTON [Lord of the Moles]

Senior Policy advisor to the Prime Minister 1974- 1979

Minister of Farming and Food 1997 - 1999

also Patron to the Countryside Alliance

 

 

 

SUPPORT

The Guild is graced with assistance and recognition from a wide range of supporters

CHRIS DAVIES MEP

Liberal Democrat member of the European Parliament  for the North West of England

Chris Davies has closely followed issues relating to mole control and campaigned in support of the withdrawal of the poison strychnine for mole control in 2006. Chris says the Government must ensure that its replacement does not cause even greater suffering to moles

Chris welcomes the work of the Guild of British Molecatchers in developing more human standards for mole control in the UK.

 

GARY STREETER  Conservative MP for South West Devon

 

 

 

Mr D.A. Shepherd BVMS MRCVS'  Veterinary Welfare Advisor

Mr D.A.Shepherd is Veterinary Welfare Advisor to the Guild assisting in its research and study into mole behaviour. His knowledge is invaluable to the work of the Guild in ensuring a professional and respectful future to mole control in the United Kingdom.

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

The Countryside Alliance supports the work of the Guild of British Molecatchers

&

THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM THE SCA

 

“The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) believes that anyone trapping moles in Scotland should do so in accordance with the Guild of British Mole Catchers Code of Practice. The SCA believes that adherence to this Code of Practice is the best way to ensure that mole control is both efficient and humane.”

 

BRITISH MOLE TRAP INDUSTRY

PROCTER BROS LTD

Procter Bros Ltd producers of Pest stop products- suppliers of mole control and other  products to the pest control industry support the work of the Guild in striving to ensure a firm future for traditional mole control in the United Kingdom.

 “Procter Pest-Stop recommends that to reduce possible suffering to moles, traps which kill should be checked at least once a day.”

 

TRAPMAN.CO.UK                            www.trapman.co.uk

Trapman.co.uk manufacturers and suppliers of all forms of traps including those for mole control. Andrew Forest owner of Trapman.co.uk  fully supports the Guild in promoting the welfare and future of mole control

In support of the work of the Guild trapman.co.uk states " traps should be checked  at least once per day

 

MOLETRAPS.CO.UK                        www.moletraps.co.uk                         

Internet supplier of mole traps moletraps.co.uk totally encourage all users of mole control in the UK to support the Guild of British Molecatchers in any way that will increase awareness to providing better standards for mole control.

Mole Traps UK recommends that all set mole traps should be checked on a daily basis to reduce any possible suffering to the mole. This has always been stated on our trap setting instructions & is detailed on our website.

 

 

OTHER MOLE CONTROL RELATED ORGANISATIONS

 

The Mole Control Directory  www.molecontroldirectory.co.uk

The Mole Control Directory is pleased to be associated with the work of the Guild of British Molecatchers and encourages members of the MCD to adopt the highest standards of mole control necessary to support the guild in the welfare of moles to the highest level.

 

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