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vendredi 26 décembre 2014

Professional Tips To Learn How To Get Rid Of Voles And Moles

By Leonard Hungerford


Small mammals that burrow into the soil can cause havoc on landscaping often leaving home owners at their wits with what to do and how to manage the problem. How to get rid of voles and moles requires identifying the pest and learning to apply methods of control that are specific to each species. These steps can aid in making informed and humane decisions to return your garden to its original state.

A vole is a small mammal that appears similar in size to a field mouse and works to burrow and form tunnels along the garden area and flower beds. These tiny critters remain near the surface of the soil because they feeds on grass, roots, bulbs and plants leading to long lines of upturned soil. These rodents remain largely hidden and therefore it is unlikely that you will be able to identify them by its appearance.

Moles also burrow and form tunnels in gardens, but these are often deeper than those of voles. You will notice areas that have been excavated consequently appearing as mounds or volcanoes at the surface of the lawn. This happens to a much smaller extent with voles. In either situation, you are likely to see several vole and mole holes. To ensure that your garden and special plants remain protected against these creatures, it is important to consider unique measures of mole and vole control.

Voles can quickly invade landscapes and require the correct steps being taking quickly. This should include natural management to control populations. Voles can contribute to the destruction of trees and shrubs that can cause the roots and the plants to eventually tilt and die.

Habitat modification: A garden should remain weed free and include the removal of different forms of debris that contribute to the ideal habitat for a vole colony. A common method of controlling vole numbers without harsh intervention is to use traps to catch the voles without killing them ... and then to safely remove them from the property. There is the option to use mole, field mice and vole repellents that can be placed on the grass to create an unappealing environment for the animals due to the strong smell of such repellents. These can all be effective ways to get rid of field mice, voles and moles.

Moles are highly destructive and must be controlled with the appropriate techniques before the entire landscape is destroyed. One can also place shovels into mounds in the early morning while feeding takes place as it scares off the critters that are sensitive to noise. It is better to consider more human methods of intervention before making a decision use mole or vole poison.

Mole or vole repellents can avoid the use of mole and vole poison and be placed in strategic areas on the lawn to prevent the animals from spreading into the garden. This includes spraying a solutions across the lawn that will cause temporary discomfort to the rodents. The field mice, voles or moles will soon move on to find another area to nest in, but applications should be implemented with precautionary measures.

A mole or vole colony can prove a major disruption to the garden and requires the correct approach of mole and vole control. Consider environmentally friendly mole and vole elimination methods that are generally also kind and safe to children and pets.




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