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owner can do to prevent damage. First, eliminate potential homes for the creatures. Moles can be discouraged by reducing the insect population in the soil, usually through the use of soil insecticides. Traps may also be used to stop the moles.
After the moles are gone, their tunnels should be collapsed to prevent winter use by pine voles. Mulch, stems, leaves, and dead grass should be removed from around the trunks of trees to reduce meadow vole damage.
Tree guards are helpful in reducing summer and early fall damage. They should be constructed from hardware cloth with no larger than 1/4-inch mesh. Guards should enclose the tree trunk and extend several inches below the soil to about 18 inches above the soil surface. Never use tar paper or roofing paper; these materials may damage the tree by lowering their winter hardiness.
Use Mouse Traps
To Control Voles
Common household mouse traps baited with apples and placed in the trail system are probably the most effective control for voles. Surround your plantings at 10-to 20-square foot intervals to get rid of all of the voles present. But, be aware-new voles may move in if traps are not maintained.
Extenision Publication 420-024 “Controlling Voles” or 420-032 “Moles” has more information. Contact you local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to get copies.
(Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.)
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