Find out how to get rid of voles and keep them away without using poisons.
You’ll find effective tips for controlling and preventing vole damage in this guide.
Moles and Voles: Whats the Difference?
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Both are small,burrowing mammalswith dark fur.
However, the resemblance between these two creatures ends there.
Moles often leave behind distinct, volcano-shaped mounds of soil when excavating their underground burrows.
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Voles, on the other hand, are omnivorous, but they mostly eat plant roots and leaves.
Voles closely resemble field mice, and they have dark gray-to-brown fur, round ears, and stubby tails.
What Plants Do Voles Eat?
Voles eat a wide variety of plants, but theyre particularly fond of tree bark and plant roots.
However, there are plenty of all-natural and effective ways to combat vole problems that are safe and earth-friendly.
Experiment with container growing.
Live traps can be used to control voles, but youll need to be consistent about using them.
Installrat trapsperpendicular to vole tunnels or near the base of trees where voles are known to nest.
Check the traps often, and bait them with peanut butter to entice voles.
When you catch a vole, follow local guidelines to release and relocate voles far from human habitations.
Try out companion planting.
Growing plants that voles hate can keep your garden vole-proof.
They are prolific breeders and can have several litters during the year, including during winter.
Voles are roughly 5 to 8 inches long and resemble mice.
Like most rodents, they have large incisors, but they are unlikely to bite unless threatened directly.
