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How do I get rid of moles and voles?
Quick answer
Moles make raised tunnels while hunting grubs and worms; voles make surface runways and chew plant roots. Trapping is the most reliable fix for moles; for voles, mow short, remove thick mulch near plants, and use repellents.
Step by step
- 1Identify mole vs. vole damage
- 2Trap active mole tunnels
- 3Pull mulch back from trunks
- 4Use repellent stakes
Gear that helps
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Common questions
Do sonic repellers work on moles?
Results are mixed; they work best combined with other methods.
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