Small rodents such as mice, moles and
voles are common in most climates.Mice are generally unseen unless they
have moved into your house. Moles leave tell-tale mounds of dirt all
over your yard. Voles are less-commonly discussed, but are very damaging
to your landscaping. Here are some tell-tale signs that you have a vole
infestation.
1. Mysteriously Dead Plants
If your trees, shrubs, bushes and other
perennial plants are dying for no obvious reason, you might have a vole
infestation. Voles burrow underground and feed on root systems, leaving
your plants defenseless.
2. Chew Marks
Small chew marks can be seen around the
base of plants dead or dying plants. Most munching takes place below
ground, but voles are known for leaving their mark above ground as well.
3.Tracks in the Lawn
Voles travel across your lawn in runways
that are furrowed into the topsoil. Vegetation is displaced, leaving a
noticeable track of dead grass. If you see these tracks in your lawn,
you have voles. However, the tracks may not be noticed until significant
damage has been done. Keeping your lawn mowed will enable you to spot
the damage sooner.
Like other rodents, voles carry diseases
and are hosts to parasites such as ticks and fleas. Elimination of a
vole infestation can be very tricky without professional help. For more
information about vole removal in El Cajon, visit this website.
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