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How can I differentiate between mole holes and vole holes?

How can I differentiate between mole holes and vole holes?

Distinguishing between mole holes and vole holes can be challenging, as both animals create underground tunnels. However, there are some key differences to help you identify them:

Mole Holes:

  1. Mole hills: Moles push up soil to create distinctive molehills or mounds on the surface. These mounds are often conical and can be quite large.
  2. Star-shaped runways: Moles create runways that radiate from a central point, forming a star-like pattern. The soil may appear raised in these areas.
  3. Insectivores: Moles primarily feed on insects and earthworms, so their presence is often indicated by raised tunnels and molehills in search of their prey.

Vole Holes:

  1. No prominent mounds: Voles do not create prominent mounds on the surface like moles. Their burrows and runways are typically concealed beneath groundcover, grass, or vegetation.
  2. Shallow runways: Voles create shallow runways just beneath the surface, which are used for foraging and traveling. These runways may appear as narrow pathways in the grass.
  3. Herbivores: Voles are herbivores, feeding on plants, roots, and bulbs. Their activity often results in visible damage to plants, such as gnawed roots and damaged vegetation.

By considering these differences, you can better identify whether the holes and tunnels in your lawn or garden are the work of moles or voles, allowing for more effective pest control measures.

How can I differentiate between mole holes and vole holes?

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