Characteristics of Voles
Voles are typically about 5 to 8 inches in length. They have prominent orange teeth for gnawing plant roots and stems. They are sometimes referred to as meadow mice.
Understanding Voles
Diet
Voles are vegetarian plant feeders that eat leaves, stems, plant roots and stems, and rushes.
Signs of Infestation
- Paths 1 to 2 inches wide in the turf surface.
- Vole burrows, which look like holes in the lawn or around the bases of trees.
- Spaces where the grass of the lawn is suddenly very short.
- Noticeable gnaw marks on the stems of woody plants and young trees.
- Exposed stems that have been gnawed to a pointed tip.
- Dead plans that, when lifted, have no root structure remaining.
How to Get Rid of Voles the Pest PRO Way
Because voles can become a problem quickly, it becomes extremely important to contact your Pest PRO. Our protection process starts with an assessment of your situation. We then identify the best solution to move forward with. We use the latest technology and training so we can provide you with the BEST solution available. Lastly, we monitor the situation to ensure the voles do not return.
How to Deal with Voles
The best way to prevent damage from voles is to manage their population before they expand. You can do this by removing vegetation and cover in your yard. Once the vole population begins to increase, the damage they can create becomes substantial. Therefore, getting a Pest PRO involved becomes a wise choice.
Chemical Free Control Practices
- Habitat: remove weeds, heavy mulch, and dense vegetation from your yard.
- Traps: snap traps bated with peanut butter or apples are an excellent means to catch voles.
Chemical Control Practices
- Bait: rodent bait is formulated to help attract and kill voles when they have become a problem.
- Repellents: repellents can deter the problem temporally, but it only provides a short term solution.
The Pest PRO Approach
Inspect
We’ll investigate your house for the current pest problem and devise a plan for treatment.
Treat
We’ll remove the pest through proper means as well as treat your home to help prevent them from returning.
Protect
We’ll do everything we can to keep the pests out by using whatever means necessary.
