How do you get rid of voles and moles in the garden?

March 30, 2023 Ask the Expert, Managing Insect, Diseases, and Animal Pests

Question:

How do you get rid of voles and moles in the garden? Online, I have seen that many of the usual methods, scent, and castor oil really don’t work. Can you suggest an effective method?

Answer:

Jonathan Foster, Special Project Assistant

Voles and moles can be quite a headache for gardeners and homeowners.

I recommend checking out the following resources:

State of Maine “Got Pests?” Page on Moles

Univ of Missouri Page on Controlling Moles

State of Maine “Got Pests?” Page on Voles

Univ of Minnesota Page on Managing Vole Damage