01/16/2026
We have a great repellent that deters both moles and voles, and many deterrents for moles.
Did you know? Moles and voles are not the same thing! You can use the beginning letter of their name to help you remember the difference…
Voles eat vegetables.
Moles eat meat.
VOLES
Voles are small rodents with tiny ears, small dark eyes, and short tails. They look quite similar to field mice.
Since voles are vegetarians, they rely on plants to provide them with nutrients. Their preferred foods include the bark of thin-barked trees and shrubs.
Voles can cause significant damage to landscape plants and turf in late winter and early spring.
If you notice plants dying with gnawed off roots, you likely have voles.
Voles create tunnels, but they generally make “runways” through turf and flowerbeds. The exterior holes to their tunnels are typically the size of golf balls.
MOLES
Moles have beak-like noses, no visible ears, and paddle-like front feet with large claws.
They also have very poor eyesight and are sensitive to light, which is why they spend so much time digging holes underground.
At a distance, they look like mice. However, they are more closely related to shrews and bats than rodents.
Moles are carnivores and primarily feed on bugs and insects found in the soil. In their attempt to find food, they create easily identifiable tunnels.
Even though moles may be beneficial in controlling lawn insects, many people find them destructive to landscaping and want them removed. Trapping and biological control are the two most promising methods of managing mole and vole damage.
Our friends at Alabama Extension have a great article about how to effectively control moles and voles. Read it here: https://ow.ly/arZT50XTx4C