Do you know the difference between a mole and a vole? It’s important to know before you start blaming one of them for damage to your landscape. One way to distinguish the difference is by the diet of ...

Wondering about that mischief-maker who left piles of dirt on your lawn or flowerbed? Pocket gophers, moles and voles all tunnel, but they differ in what they feed on. Gophers eat vegetables, tree ...

Jeff in Manassas writes: “I could use some advice. We have a mole (or several moles by the looks of it) making a home in our yard. They’re in the grass and flower beds and we’re at a complete loss as ...

Have you tried to gently shake limp leaves from an unhealthy-looking shrub only to find yourself pulling the entire plant out of the ground? If this scene brings back bad memories, you probably also ...

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Moles and voles are two common garden pests that are often confused with one another ...

Well which one is it? “Hopeless in Amissville” writes, “I seem to have a mole infestation. There are an insane amount of tunnels, and some of my flower and veggie plants have disappeared down the ...

A. Voles are a real problem to eliminate, but the longer you wait, the more they multiply. Do you have moles? Voles often use the mole runs as super highways, so if you have moles, it would be smart ...

DEAR JOAN: We have moles or voles. Our front yard look like Swiss cheese. How do we get rid of them? Katie, Orinda DEAR KATIE: Although it probably won’t improve your mood when you look at your yard, ...

Q: I've had a lot of my young tree and shrub bark chewed at the base, and my neighbor says it could be voles. I've heard of moles. Are they the same thing? Does it sound like that could be what's ...

CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...

Mole holes have a diameter of 2 inches and are at least 10 inches deep. Snake holes are smaller and round. Moles thrive in cooler climates with moist habitats, while snakes can be found in any climate ...

Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from kitty litter to ...