Title: What You Need to Know About Moles And Voles | DIY
Headings: What You Need to Know About Moles And Voles
What You Need to Know About Moles And Voles
Not sure if you have moles or voles? Learn how to tell these critters apart—and what to do about them.
Moles
Signs of Moles
Voles
Signs of Voles
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Content: Moles are carnivores, eating only living food. The damage they do to your lawn is secondary to their endless search for wriggling bugs they can munch. Signs of Moles
Look for two common signs to know you’re dealing with moles: tell-tale mole hills (volcano-like mounds of soil at tunnel entrances) and raised soil ridges (about 1 inch high by 4 inches wide). Moles also create soft areas in your lawn that collapse when you walk on them. 461252759
Mole mound in the sports stadium
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Voles
The word vole actually refers to several different kinds of critters, which are often called field mice or meadow mice, although they’re not a type of mouse. A vole is a small rodent (4 to 6 inches) that resembles a mouse, but with smaller ears and a shorter tail. Voles live either above or underground, depending on the type. They dig their own tunnels and also don’t hesitate to co-opt tunnels created by moles or chipmunks.