Y.W. of Hampton is having problems with voles in her yard and wants advice on how to get rid of them. The vole is a compact animal with a stocky build, short legs and a short tail. They usually are ...

A simple, wooden mouse trap baited with peanut butter, or apple slices can help. You often won’t need to use bait, because voles will trigger the trap as they pass over it. Traps should be placed in ...

As the weather becomes milder, a quick survey of lawn and gardens may present some surprises. Did you notice tunnels running through the grass? What about the small runways or pathways along the edge ...

As the snow cover recedes, area residents are finding a maze of tunnels in their lawns, as well as numerous nests. The problem is likely caused by voles. Voles are often called meadow mice or field ...

To watch video about controlling voles, see this story at JournalNow.com. Q: I have a problem with moles or voles near my garden beds. What is the best way to control them? Answer: Moles feed on ...

My column on moles a couple of weeks ago prompted readers to ask about voles, another pesky critter in the garden. If you get confused about what attracts moles and voles to your garden, there’s an ...

Springtime in the garden never fails to yield surprises. We love finding annual wildflowers that we seeded last fall or a tender perennial that was feared lost or even a garden trowel hidden under a ...