Moles or Voles?

bigdog · 03-10-2011, 03:22 PM

I have either Moles or Voles in my yard. Seeing tunnels at surface of ground, running in various directions around the yard. Only a few now, but very concerned, that this will continue, and they'll take over the yard !

Anyone have suggestions on control or elimination, short of hand grenades !
(Caddyshack)

Also, what is the major difference between Moles and Voles?
Think of them both as the same critters.

Thanks,
BD

Natt · 03-10-2011, 04:44 PM

A mole is somewhat sightless, and has a pointy, star shaped nose. Moles makes those tunnels. A vole is, for lack of a better explanation, an ugly mouse. They are quite large for a mouse and have dense fur. It has eyes that you can easily see. The best way to get rid of them is to have a good mouse hunter cat. Our cats catch both moles and voles, and cute little mice, and leave them as gifts for us near the cellar door. And Chipmunks too. Natt's wife

Merrymeeting · 03-10-2011, 07:28 PM

You might also want to check this thread from a few years ago.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ighlight=grubs

03-10-2011, 03:22 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 339 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Moles or Voles? I have either Moles or Voles in my yard. Seeing tunnels at surface of ground, running in various directions around the yard. Only a few now, but very concerned, that this will continue, and they'll take over the yard ! Anyone have suggestions on control or elimination, short of hand grenades ! (Caddyshack) Also, what is the major difference between Moles and Voles? Think of them both as the same critters. Thanks, BD

03-10-2011, 04:44 PM	#2
Natt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 120 Thanks: 125 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	A mole is somewhat sightless, and has a pointy, star shaped nose. Moles makes those tunnels. A vole is, for lack of a better explanation, an ugly mouse. They are quite large for a mouse and have dense fur. It has eyes that you can easily see. The best way to get rid of them is to have a good mouse hunter cat. Our cats catch both moles and voles, and cute little mice, and leave them as gifts for us near the cellar door. And Chipmunks too. Natt's wife

03-10-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	You might also want to check this thread from a few years ago. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ighlight=grubs