Mice have several ways to survive the winter. They build nests in warm and insulated areas using materials such as leaves, twigs, and grass. They also store food during the fall to have a food source during the winter months. To conserve energy and stay warm, mice reduce their activity levels during the winter by spending more time in their nests and moving around less frequently. Mice seek shelter in buildings, under logs or rocks, or in other protected areas to avoid exposure to the elements. Additionally, they grow thicker fur to help them stay warm in colder weather. While these survival tactics enable mice to thrive in a variety of environments, their presence in homes and other buildings can lead to infestations, which may require professional pest control to address.
Mice are highly adaptable and opportunistic creatures that can easily find their way into buildings. They can gain entry through small openings such as cracks in walls, gaps in windows, or holes in roofs. Once inside, mice prefer to make their home in areas that are warm, dry, and offer easy access to food and water. Common areas include walls, attics, basements, crawl spaces, and storage areas. Mice can cause significant damage to buildings by chewing through wiring, insulation, and other materials. In addition, they can carry diseases and contaminate food and surfaces with their urine, feces, and hair. It is important to take steps to prevent mice from entering buildings and to address infestations promptly to avoid damage and health risks.
If the vole infestation is severe or if the damage they are causing is extensive, it is recommended to seek the help of a pest control professional like us at Birch Fumigators. We have the expertise and experience to identify the specific species of voles present and develop an effective treatment plan. Professional pest control services can offer advanced methods of control such as fumigation, which may not be safe or practical for individuals to perform on their own.
While voles are not known to transmit diseases to humans, they may carry ticks, fleas, or other parasites that can transmit diseases to other animals.
The best time to control voles is during late fall and early winter. During this period, vegetation is beginning to die back, and snow hasn’t yet fallen in many regions, making it easier to spot signs of vole activity and to apply control measures. Voles are active year-round, but in the late fall and early winter, they begin to establish the under-snow tunnels and pathways that they will use all winter. Implementing control measures, such as placing traps or baits, clearing away vegetation near the garden, or installing physical barriers, during this time can prevent a population explosion in the spring. Additionally, controlling voles before the breeding season in the spring can help minimize the damage they cause to plants and trees throughout the year.
Voles are not considered dangerous to humans or pets, but their activity can cause significant damage to vegetation and landscaping.
Voles can cause damage to lawns, gardens, and crops by feeding on vegetation and gnawing on the bark of trees and shrubs. Their burrowing activity can also damage root systems and disrupt soil structures.
Voles are herbivores and primarily feed on plant matter, such as grasses, roots, bulbs, and seeds. They may also feed on bark, fruits, and vegetables.
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