What are the Differences Between Moles & Voles?
Help, I’ve Got Trails In My Yard!
As the snow gradually melts away here in the northern U.S., we’re getting increased calls for Vole control. Often confused with moles, these rodents are entirely different.
Mole Tunnels
A mole tunnels underground, lifting the soil upwards and making your yard “squishy” when you walk on it.
Vole Tunnels
Voles tunnel under the snow pack in winter, but remain above ground and create those “highways” in the grass you see when it melts. They consume that grass and also use it to build nests.
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Quicklinks
- How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard
- Moles in the Garage
- Moles in the House
- Mole Trapping
- Moles in the Basement
- Moles in the Garden
- Moles in Yard
- Do Moles Bite?
- Do Moles Carry Disease?
- Eastern Moles
- Hairy-Tailed Moles
- Mole Hills
- Mole Repellent
- Mole Tracks
- Shrew Moles
- Star-Nosed Moles
- Types of Moles
- Mole Diet
- What Is a Mole?
- Damage Caused by Moles
- Mole Identification
- Mole Droppings
- Mole Appearance