Members of the Guild uphold the highest possible standards of animal welfare, showing these remarkable creatures the greatest respect.
Members of the Guild are required to inspect traps daily,will never use poisons( now withdrawn from legal use ) or gas.By maintaining these standards,they provide a "benchmark" for traditional mole control in Britain.
Members listed on these pages are professionals that you are assured will supply practised services to all your requirements for Mole removal.
Many of our members have worked or are currently striving to achieve the MASTER MOLECATCHER accreditation to provide the highest professional level they can offer.
Accreditation that has fully recognised by UK Rural Skills and those members are identified accordingly.
Many people may make such claims to holding MASTER MOLECATCHER accreditation,check your molecatchers status on the listing page for your area.
To find a Guild registered professional molecatcher in your area simply click on the appropriate region of the map.
Current UK animal welfare regulations increasingly emphasise that a target species should be controlled in a way that protects it from unnecessary suffering,even under the terms of pest control. The Guild of British Molecatchers recognise this importance and Members on Joining agree to adhere and work to a code of working practice that presentsa workable practice for mole removal and addresses the need for a minimum level of welfare.
The Guild of British Molecatchers has combined with UK Rural Skills to provide an independently evalvated and quality assured training course and online assignments.
From our training you will benefit from Certification from a Nationally recognised training body.
Enhanced status of training using UKRS recognition and accreditation.
Confidence that your training meets minimum standards in terms of compliance.
Uk Rural Skills ( UKRS ) mission is to enrich rural communities by providing affordable accredited training and certification through high quality,professionally delivered training courses.
The training within the Guild qualifies for this inclusion.The Guild of British Molecatchers fulfils this criterion with a friendly engaging,professionally delivered training courses.
THE GUILD CREST
What does it Represent
Membership of the Guild is a badge of quality and peace of mind for your customers and prospective clients. In these challenging times it becomes even more important to stand out from your competitors.
Customers need every reassurance that they are getting value for money as well as a quality service.
Potential clients recognise the Guild emblem and feel more confident in choosing you over your competitors.
Accreditation is available to all members and is now approved and supported by UK RURAL SKILLS. Get the recognition you DESERVE !
Andrew Saddler of Traditional Mole Management ( West Yorkshire ) and Ian Marchant from Leighton Buzzard have worked and achieved in gaining there Master Mole Catcher Part 2 certificates,which are recognised by Uk Rural Skills.
Congratulations and well done from all at the Guild.
To PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT !
The Guild is and always will be a NON profit organisation,working for its members and not for any INDIVIDUAL gain.
Your membership support retains the work of the Guild to promote Traditional Molecatching and not for a personal income.
For those who are interested in the secret world of the "Mole "or maybe booked on a Training Course these books maybe of some interest- available from www.crowood.com
Mole Catching-a Practical guide ISBN 9781847970589
Catching Moles- a History and Practice ISBN 9781785003639
Talpa Products- Traditional Mole Catching Supplies
Talpa Products,for the traditional 21st century molecatcher.
For those who are registered with BASIS and are collecting points:will collect nine points on completion of PART 1 of the MASTER MOLE CATCHER Accreditation Academy.