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.
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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. Entrances to their burrows are round holes about 1.5 inches across. Most voles work by night and have a reputation for making lots of babies—one female vole can have up to 100 babies per year. 528582901
Mouse vole, close-up
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Unlike moles, voles feast on plants, eating any part they can reach. Voles have large front teeth that make quick work of fleshy roots on plants like hosta and daylily.