Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Guidelines To Learn How To Get Rid Of Voles And Moles

By Leonard Hungerford


Small mammals that burrow into the soil can cause havoc on landscaping often leaving home owners at their wits with what to do and how to manage the problem. How to get rid of voles and moles requires identifying the pest and learning to apply methods of control that are specific to each species. These steps can aid in making informed and humane decisions to return your garden to its original state.

A vole is a small mammal that appears similar in size to a field mouse and works to burrow and form tunnels along the garden area and flower beds. These tiny critters remain near the surface of the soil because they feeds on grass, roots, bulbs and plants leading to long lines of upturned soil. These rodents remain largely hidden and therefore it is unlikely that you will be able to identify them by its appearance.

By contrast, a mole forms deep burrows in the ground including tunnels to feed on bulbs and grubs. (Although moles largely feed on small animals such as insects.) The mole is associated with the soft mounds that appear as volcanoes on the top of the lawn. Moles also require correct measures being put in place quickly to prevent it from spreading through the garden.

When it comes to a vole infestation, it is important to take action as soon as possible with natural methods and preventative strategies. A vole colony can cause damage to tree and shrub roots resulting in complete death of the plant and destruction of the landscape. It is important to incorporate methods that are environmentally friendly and will prevent exposing people and pets to toxins.

Habitat modification: A garden should remain weed free and include the removal of different forms of debris that contribute to the ideal habitat for a vole colony. A common method of controlling vole numbers without harsh intervention is to use traps to catch the voles without killing them ... and then to safely remove them from the property. There is the option to use mole, field mice and vole repellents that can be placed on the grass to create an unappealing environment for the animals due to the strong smell of such repellents. These can all be effective ways to get rid of field mice, voles and moles.

A mole population can cause a significant amount of destruction and requires that the correct methods are applied to maintain a healthy garden. In the early hours of the morning when the rodents come up to feed, placing a shovel in the soft mounds and scaring the creatures can prove effective. These animals are highly sensitive to disturbing sounds and will flee from the area.

One can also avoid the use of mole and vole poison by applying mole and vole repellents that are sprayed as a solution onto the ground. The purpose of a spray solution is to ensure that animals are prevented from seeing an environment that is conducive for nesting resulting them to move to another environment. A mole will require a specific type of setting to breed and therefore correct management methods must be applied for the best outcome.

Mole and vole populations can prove major nuisances as they greatly contribute to the destruction of the garden. To prevent the landscape from being turned upside down, it is important to keep the garden trimmed and to take action as soon as the first signs of vole or mole infestation are noted. There are a number of environmentally friendly solutions available to address the pest as well as the safety of both people and pets.




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