Laurel, MD Vole Control

Maintaining a property here in Laurel is challenging. Maintaining a property when voles are around is nearly impossible. These tunneling animals cause serious problems for locals here in Laurel with the way they damage lawns. If you have never taken the time to research these pests and the problems they cause, we would love to offer some helpful information to deal with your issues.

That said, here is everything you need to know about the voles in our area and what pest control in Laurel is best suited to deal with these destructive creatures. Reach out to us at Miche Pest Control if these tunneling rodents are currently on your property and you are looking for a professional way to give them the boot.

Voles are not just one of the most hated pests here in Laurel. They are also arguably one of the cutest. These small rodents come in two colors, brown or grey. They are about 4 to 8 ½ inches long, depending on the species, and have long, thin, hairless tails. Their facial features are blunt, and their front paws have claws that are built for digging. That said, the chances that you will spot one of these pests in your yard are slim. These local rodents spend the majority of their lives underground or doing their best to otherwise stay out of sight. 

One great way to identify voles is by looking for the holes they dig. These holes are small and have small, fine dirt mounds around them. When multiples of these rodents settle on one property, you will see these holes everywhere. For help identifying an active infestation near your home or business, bring in our team for a thorough inspection. 

Holes are only one problem that is directly associated with voles. As these pests tunnel under your turf, the tunnels they create can become impacted and kill the grass above them. This leaves unsightly dead trenches all across your yard.

Going away from damage, voles also pose a threat to the health of humans and animals. They do this by carrying pests like fleas and ticks close to homes and businesses. These parasitic bugs then hop off voles and find their way indoors on pets and other invasive creatures like mice and rats. If you did not know, fleas and ticks can spread harmful diseases with their bites.

If you are looking for a way to avoid these problems, you need to take action quickly and find the best way to control voles when they invade your yard. We will talk more about vole control in just a bit.

We do not want you to find voles on your property. To help you avoid these terrible little rodents, we would like you to know some prevention tips to keep these pests at bay. These tips include removing attractants and potential harborage opportunities around your property. Keeping this in mind, here are five methods to start with:

1. Remove piles of wood, lumber, and similar debris from your property.
2. Keep your grass trimmed short and trim underneath bushes so that you can see beneath them.
3. Remove bird feeders from your property or invest in ones that are rodent-proof. Not every feeder that says it is rodent-proof is actually rodent-proof.
4. Install a fence around your yard and garden, and make sure it extends underground by at least a foot.
5. Install guards around the base of trees to deter voles from nibbling on their bark.

Although these tips are helpful with controlling voles before they become a problem, they will not solve an existing infestation. To remove these common rodents from your yard, you need to invest in some form of professional wildlife control. We have many options for this at Miche Pest Control.