How can I control voles in my garden and in my yard?
Question:
How can I control voles in my garden and in my yard? I live in a develop where they are rampant. I am blaming them for eating my tulip and daffodil bulbs as well as vegetable roots.
Answer:
Abi Griffith, Horticulture Community Education Assistant
Sorry to hear about your vole issues! You could check out this Got Pests? – Voles website for information about voles and control methods.
Also this fact sheet on How to Manage Vole Damage, University of Minnesota Extension may be useful as well.
You can also follow up with USDA APHIS, for more help and guidance on wildlife damage control CustomerServiceCallCenter@aphis.usda.gov or Adam Vashon at adam.d.vashon@usda.gov, (207) 629-5181, 79 Leighton Rd., Suite 12, Augusta, ME 04330