Slightly larger than moles, voles are 5 to 8 inches long and resemble field mice with short tails, compact heavy bodies, small eyes, and partially hidden ears, says Smith.

Vole damage to turf is largely cosmetic and the damage may repair itself over time, however, the damage to trees and shrubs can be serious. Mole management primarily centers on two methods: trapping ...

It’s important to know your moles from your voles. Jeff in Manassas writes: “I could use some advice. We have a mole (or several moles by the looks of it) making a home in our yard.

Voles, starts with “V,” are vegetarians and dine on the roots and stems of plants. Moles A mole is 4 to 7 inches in length with paddle-shaped feet and prominent digging claws.

Voles are rodents that are closer in size and shape to hamsters than they are to the similarly sounding moles. These rodents are a common sight throughout North America, but some people ascribe a mole ...

Voles and moles both dig up your yard, but they’re different in many ways. Here’s what you need to know about voles and how to get rid of them.

Voles versus moles: It sounds like the premise of a bad animated kids' film, but alas, it’s not! Voles and moles are exclusively grown-up problems, and both creatures are kind of a nuisance ...

We have been lucky this winter, but how long will our luck hold out?

For in-person help in dealing with these critters (including a demonstration on exactly how to set a gopher trap), attend our free workshop on gophers, moles and voles Oct. 9 — part of the ...

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Moles and voles are two common garden pests that are often confused with one ...

Eastern moles have pointed snouts, greatly enlarged, rounded front feet with stout claws, and a short, nearly naked tail. They are six to eight inches long with short, velvety fur that is usually gray ...