Seeing tunnels, dead patches of grass, or chewed plants? You might be dealing with moles or voles. While they’re often confused, these two pests have very different habits – and cause very different types of damage.

MOLES: THE UNDERGROUND TUNNELER

Moles are solitary mammals (not rodents) that live underground. Key traits:

• Paddle-shaped front feet for digging
• Tiny eyes and poor vision
• Diet: earthworms, grubs, and insects

Damage: Raised tunnels, mounds of soil, and uprooted grass. They don’t eat plants, but their digging can wreck lawns.

Voles: The Plant Eaters

Voles resemble short-tailed mice and are active near the surface. Key traits:

• Stocky body, short tail
• Fast breeders
• Diet: roots, bulbs, seeds, and bark

Damage: Shallow runways in grass or mulch, gnawed plants and trees, especially in gardens or landscaped areas.

Not Sure What You’re Dealing With?

Whether you’ve got moles tunneling underground or voles chewing through your garden, Rottler Pest Solutions can identify and eliminate the problem.

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