We cover voles, moles, and gophers to help beautify your yard.

Voles, moles, and gophers are common burrowing animals that can cause significant damage to yards and gardens. Understanding their behaviors and identifying the signs of their presence are crucial for effective management.

Identifying the Culprits

• Moles: Insectivores that dig extensive tunnel systems in search of insects and earthworms, leading to raised ridges and mounds in lawns.

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• Voles: Small rodents that create surface runways and burrows, feeding on plants, seeds, and tree roots, which can result in dead patches in lawns and damage to vegetation.

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• Gophers: Larger rodents that create large mounds from digging extensive tunnel systems, and they feed on plant roots.

Signs of Damage

• Moles: Raised ridges and volcano-shaped mounds of soil.

• Voles: Surface runways and chewed plants or roots.

• Gophers: Fan-shaped soil mounds and damaged vegetation.

Control Methods

• Moles: Utilize traps or repellents, and reduce soil insect populations to limit their food sources.

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• Voles: Implement habitat modification, use repellents, and set up traps to manage populations.

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• Gophers: Employ trapping, use underground fencing, and consider baits for effective control.

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