‘Burrowing Animals’ Archives
Is it a Mole or a Gopher?
To the novice, mole and gopher damage looks pretty much the same. But there are key differences and knowing those differences will be of significant benefit as you try to gain control and minimize damage. Moles Moles can make you crazy! They have driven more than one gardener to total distraction. The unsightly mounds they build at [...]
THE CUTE BUT DESTRUCTIVE CALIFORNIA VOLE
These shy creatures generally move very quickly. If don't look quickly you can miss them or barely catch a glimpse of them out of the corner of your eye. They can be so fast and illusive that you’re tempted to believe you’re hallucinating. Active during the day, California Voles, Microtus californicus , sometimes called Meadow Mice [...]
The War of the Voles
Voles have become a huge problem in northern California this year. This video (below) from News 10 highlights the frustration of a lot of folks, over this destructive little rodent.
Burrowing Vertebrates Can Cause Extensive Damage.
Burrowing vertebrates can cause extensive damage to landscapes in California and Oregon. Their burrows and tunnels not only damage the investment you've put into your landscape, but can, at times present a hazard to humans and animals. They are a real factor where liability issues on your properties are concerned. California Voles, [...]
