Voles
Give us a call today: 215-346-7160Voles are small rodents that are similar to mice and are able to hide in small cracks and crevices throughout your home. While they might not have as big of a physical impact as mice, they still leave droppings and carry diseases that could be extremely harmful to you and your family. If you start experiencing voles in your home, make sure you schedule a pest detection and control appointment with Carney All Seasons in Bucks and Montgomery, PA.
Our team specializes in the removal and prevention of pests like voles throughout the area. These pests can be tricky and often require equipment that is just not as easily accessible to DIY homeowners. For a low rate, we can easily diagnose the problem and move to solve it without wasting your time.
Schedule a vole removal appointment with Carney All Seasons in Bucks and Montgomery, PA.
What Exactly Are Voles?
Voles, sometimes called "field mice," are small, burrowing rodents that can cause significant damage to lawns, gardens, and even structural elements of a property. While they resemble mice, voles are unique in their destructive behaviors, particularly when they invade residential areas. A vole infestation not only damages landscaping but can also lead to other long-term issues, making it important to address the problem quickly and effectively.
The Hazards of a Vole Infestation
- Landscape and Garden Damage: Voles are notorious for digging extensive tunnel systems under the ground which can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens. Their burrows may uproot plants, destroy roots, and create unsightly trails of dead grass above ground (also called “runways”). Voles also feed on bulbs, roots, and tree bark, especially in the colder months when other food sources are scarce, potentially killing ornamental plants and young trees.
- Structural Damage: In addition to landscaping harm, voles can sometimes burrow near or under foundations, causing the soil to shift. This can compromise the stability of walkways, patios, and even parts of a home’s foundation. Their gnawing habits can also damage sprinkler systems, utility lines, and outdoor wiring.
- Attracting Predators and Secondary Pests: Vole infestations can attract predators like snakes, hawks, cats, and owls to your property, creating further potential hazards. Additionally, voles may introduce fleas, mites, or other parasites into the area, further complicating the infestation.
How Pest Control Experts Remove Voles
Professional pest control experts employ a comprehensive approach to remove voles and prevent future infestations:
- Inspection and Identification: The first step is a thorough inspection of your property to identify active vole burrows, runway trails, and areas of damage. This helps pest control experts determine the extent of the infestation and tailor their approach.
- Trapping and Baiting: Pest control experts use live traps or bait stations strategically placed near vole runways and burrows to capture or eliminate the rodents. They may also apply rodenticides in areas away from pets or children for effective removal.
- Burrow Elimination and Exclusion: Once the voles are removed, professionals may collapse or fill in existing burrows to prevent future rodents from using them. Additionally, they’ll seal potential entry points around the home and recommend landscape adjustments to make the property less hospitable to voles.
- Preventative Measures: Pest control experts may suggest reducing vegetation cover, managing mulch depth, and trimming shrubs or bushes that provide cover for voles. Keeping the lawn mowed and minimizing potential food sources will help prevent future infestations.
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