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Moles and Voles

Jon Ipema • January 22, 2023

Critters wreaking havoc over your property, lets evict them!!

Moles are quite destructive pests of lawns and turf areas. The evidence of their presence is tunneling underneath the grass roots. These shallow tunnels are exploratory and the moles use them to find food, typically earthworms and to find areas suitable to dig deep burrows. The location of the deep burrows is apparent due to the mounds that are created as the mole excavates into the ground. Moles do not hibernate, but do spend the majority of colder weather in the deep burrows, making their way to the shallow tunnels when temperatures are milder and the ground is not frozen. We have seen many methods of getting rid of moles from traps and vibration deterrents, to the quite laughable bubble gum and jalapeño pepper solution. You are welcome to attempt any way you prefer, but when you are at wits end we are hear for you. We have tried and true methods that have remained successful and stood the test of time.

Voles, more commonly known as field mice, are common pests of landscape plants. They do invade houses, but typically come for easy food and don’t mind the colder areas of homes like garages, basements, and crawlspaces. Outdoors, their presence can be noted by the trails they leave on the surface of turf and landscape bedding. These trails lead to nesting sites, under bushes and shrubs. They feed off the roots of plants, bulbs, and seeds. It is not uncommon for them to feed on the roots of landscape plants to the extent they kill the plants in the process. Even when it does not lead to a plants demise, the health of landscaping plant material is always compromised. They reproduce at extremely high levels, often making it appear as if they appeared out of thin air in areas where there has not been problems previously. We have the solutions for these pests as well. Don’t let your cherished landscape take a toll by the vole.

The Green Advantage is NWI’s most qualified pest control professionals. We are local, we support our community, and we are here for you!!!

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