Voles:
Voles, often confused with mice, they are small rodents that feast on turf root systems during winter months under the snow. Vole damage is often identified in spring as the snow melts. Tunnels or trails are tell tail signs of Vole activity. Voles overwinter in mulch, bushes, wood piles, and other areas.
If the damaged areas do not recover, seeding may be required to help recovery. Voles also girdle stems from small trees like, fruit, crab apple, or small saplings. Reducing overwinter areas, use of live traps, Plantskydd® repellent, or contacting your local pest control can help deter Voles.
If you have Vole damage you may want to rake trails, possibly add soil and seed in early spring to recover as quickly as possible. Do not use a pre-emergent until the seed is successfully germinated.
Call Weed Man of the Twin Cities with any additional questions in the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro areas.
651-456-9696
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