{"id":6196,"date":"2023-12-05T21:39:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T21:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:05:02","slug":"difference-between-moles-and-voles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Moles and Voles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the untrained eye, the damage caused by moles and voles might seem indistinguishable \u2013 raised tunnels, disturbed soil, and patches of destroyed vegetation. However, these two underground dwellers are as different as night and day, and understanding that is crucial for controlling and eliminating them.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article will help you understand the differences between moles and voles so you can effectively manage their presence in your yard. You&#8217;ll learn to distinguish between a mole and a vole, and discover how to protect your precious green spaces from their subterranean shenanigans.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f3c132c1-f2c8-4d30-aaa6-f8185aab06c6\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/#0-appearance-and-characteristics\" style=\"\">Appearance and characteristics<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/#4-what-they-eat\" style=\"\">What they eat<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/#7-the-damage-they-cause-to-lawns\" style=\"\">The damage they cause to lawns<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/#10-how-to-control-them\" style=\"\">How to control them<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-moles-and-voles\/#13-faq-about-the-differences-between-moles-and-voles\" style=\"\">FAQ about the differences between moles and voles<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-appearance-and-characteristics\"><span id=\"appearance-and-characteristics\">Appearance and characteristics<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-moles\"><span id=\"moles\">Moles<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole.jpg\" alt=\"Moles\" class=\"wp-image-12039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_close-up_of_mole-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Close-up_of_mole.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael David Hill, 2005<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:CC-BY-SA-3.0-migrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-grown moles are typically 5-7 inches long with cylindrical, almost sausage-like bodies, They have thick, velvety dark gray to black fur, and their front feet look like wide paddles with striking claws.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moles like moist, well-aerated, insect-rich soil and usually hang out in lawns, gardens, and wooded areas. They spend the winter and dry summer months in their deeper tunnels searching for food, but they\u2019re active year-round and don\u2019t hibernate. More than that, moles are solitary animals; if other moles intrude on their space, they can become territorial.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-voles\"><span id=\"voles\">Voles<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voles are smaller than moles, averaging 3-5 inches long and bearing a striking similarity to mice. They feature clearly visible small ears, shorter, furrier tails, prominent eyes and regular mouse-like paws.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like moles, voles are active all year and don\u2019t hibernate. Instead, they tunnel deep to escape the cold winter weather. In snowy areas, they burrow under the snow and run along the lawn, creating runways through your grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll likely find lawn damage in late winter or early spring when the snow melts and reveals the criss-cross runways. Voles often explore new open areas thanks to snow cover protecting them from predators.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since they eat plants, voles often gather under bird feeders to eat bird seed. They also lurk in flowerbeds where they can snack on flower roots.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-detailed-comparison\"><span id=\"detailed-comparison\">Detailed comparison<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Moles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Voles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long, pointed snouts<\/td><td>Blunt snouts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small, sharp teeth used to grip and consume their prey<\/td><td>Prominent front teeth for gnawing on plants and trees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 to 7 inches long<\/td><td>5 to 7 inches long, with a smaller build<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extremely small eyes that are hard to even detect<\/td><td>Black eyes that are more noticeable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No external ears<\/td><td>Prominent rounded ears that don\u2019t extend past their fur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blackish-gray fur<\/td><td>Mix of chestnut-brown and black fur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Short tails<\/td><td>Longer tails, similar to mice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-what-they-eat\"><span id=\"what-they-eat\">What they eat<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4509871925_972ef0800f_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of baby voles\" class=\"wp-image-32076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4509871925_972ef0800f_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4509871925_972ef0800f_c-1-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4509871925_972ef0800f_c-1-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4509871925_972ef0800f_c-1-610x470.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gails_pictures\/4509871925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gailhampshire<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-moles\"><span id=\"moles-2\">Moles<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moles are carnivores, with their main diet consisting of earthworms, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-grubs-in-your-lawn\/\">grubs<\/a>, centipedes, millipedes, slugs, snails, ants, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-japanese-beetles\/\">beetles<\/a>. Occasionally, they\u2019ll consume seeds or roots, but this isn\u2019t their main focus.<br><br>\u201cMoles are expert diggers that will consume up to 60 to 100% of their body weight in insects, grubs, and earthworms each day,\u201d says Barbara Smith of the Clemson Cooperative Extension. \u201cThis equates to a 5-ounce mole eating 50 pounds of its prey in a year.\u201d<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-voles\"><span id=\"voles-2\">Voles<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voles are herbivores with a particular taste for fruit trees, though they won\u2019t hesitate to target other types. Whether the tree is young or mature, they gnaw around the trunk and roots until they cause girdling, disrupting the tree\u2019s ability to absorb nutrients and water.<br><br>They also find herbs, fruits, and veggies yummy. Anything from thyme, cherries, apples, and avocados to artichokes, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, and spinach is up for grabs. The damage becomes obvious as you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-often-to-water-vegetable-garden\/\">watering your vegetable garden<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-the-damage-they-cause-to-lawns\"><span id=\"the-damage-they-cause-to-lawns\">The damage they cause to lawns<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-moles\"><span id=\"moles-3\">Moles<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_231396061.jpeg\" alt=\"molehills on lawn made by moles population view on sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-36767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_231396061.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_231396061-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_231396061-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_231396061-610x343.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/molehills-on-lawn-made-by-moles-population-view-on-sunny-day\/231396061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maykal<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As they dig for grubs, earthworms, and other insects, moles create deep runways below the soil\u2019s surface. \u201cThe tunnels are dug at a rate of 18 feet per hour and can add 150 feet of new tunnels in the lawn each day,\u201d Clemson\u2019s Smith says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking over this area, you may see visible ridges and feel your feet sink into the ground. These are surface tunnels that moles dig to forage. They also dig deep tunnels for permanent shelter and winter use or even leave volcano-shaped mounds.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-voles\"><span id=\"voles-3\">Voles<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vole-hole.jpeg\" alt=\"vole hole in a meadow\" class=\"wp-image-37414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vole-hole.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vole-hole-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vole-hole-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vole-hole-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/wuhlmausloch-auf-der-wiese\/368331357?asset_id=368331357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ralf Urner<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voles typically excavate piles of earth, with the entryway into the burrow typically measuring 1 \u00bd to 2 inches in diameter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese opportunists will dig characteristic golf ball-sized exit holes in previously established mole tunnels,\u201d Smith says. \u201cOne day a plant will be beautiful, and a few days later, it will have fallen over with the roots gnawed off.\u201d<br><br>Typically, voles stay above ground (or close to it). They like to scurry across the lawn and yard, creating two- or three-inch surface runways in the grass when the snow melts in early spring.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But while turf damage is usually superficial and can be repaired over time, tree, fruit, and vegetable damage can be extensive and look like this:<br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Gnaw marks about \u215b inch wide and \u215c inch long. The gnaw marks appear in irregular patches and various angles on the roots and tree bark.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>The injured tree grows more slowly, looks off-color, and has reduced fruit harvest.<\/li>    <li>When the ground is covered in snow, tree damage can appear a foot or more up the trunk. Voles will often take advantage of the snow to explore new areas without the threat of predators.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Chewed plant stems, leaves, and even flower buds. The edges usually look ragged and irregular, particularly in tender herbs or leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach.<\/li>    <li>Completely dug-up plants.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-how-to-control-them\"><span id=\"how-to-control-them\">How to control them<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap.jpg\" alt=\"mole trap in the yard\" class=\"wp-image-37412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mole-trap-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kirbyurner\/3436202167\/in\/photolist-Q8oea-6eDrbX-2m7ZPey-2m7V7sv-2m83FNX-2m7V7y7-rKbmmt-TAdgqb-pZtstt-opY8Cd-cQUg8f-RFZYL9-tvNUMq-bmKa6v-UbMWxH-2pxwjUC-2pxxE6o-2k6VSpt-5RSFR7-2p2b9ms-2qkapzN-u2QQGK-tKfhNr-RTvPQb-iTXp4-t5Fhju-iTXpo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thekirbster<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have moles or voles, you\u2019ll want them gone because they can do a lot of damage. Good lawn maintenance is one of the key strategies you should use because messy, unkempt yards provide good habitat for both.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also set up traps near tunnel entrances or use poisoned bait near tunnel openings. Be careful of using poison if you have pets that roam the yard, though.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other things you can do:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-moles\"><span id=\"moles-4\">Moles<\/span><\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Set up pinwheels around your property for vibration and noise that moles hate. Another option is vibrating solar-powered stakes that emit vibrations.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-water-lawn\/\">Water your lawn correctly<\/a> without oversaturating it. This attracts pests and insects that moles like to eat, thus drawing moles in.<\/li>    <li>Encourage natural predators such as hawks and owls and install birdhouses to provide a habitat for them.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-voles\"><span id=\"voles-4\">Voles<\/span><\/h3>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Keep your yard clean of debris and pruned at all times.<\/li>    <li>Don\u2019t grow dense <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-ground-covers-for-foot-traffic\/\">ground covers<\/a>, as they can be the perfect hiding place for voles.<\/li>    <li>Store wood away from vole access and keep outdoor structures well-sealed.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-tips-how-to-mow-your-lawn\/\">Mow your lawn<\/a> to prevent hiding spots and allow for easy vole sightings.<\/li>    <li>Avoid placing thick <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-mulch\/\">layers of mulch<\/a> too close to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-long-do-shrubs-last\/\">shrubs<\/a> or trees, as this will attract voles.<\/li>    <li>In winter, keep landscaping free of snow to better see a vole attack.<\/li>    <li>Wrap sturdy wire mesh (or hardware cloth) around the base of your trees. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-how-to-install-landscape-fabric-around-existing-bushes-and-trees\/\">install landscape fabric<\/a> or various pre-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Corrugated-Tree-Guards-Protectors-Protector\/dp\/B0BFR8B2R9\/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.01AX4bh8CqqVeDsnbe_z7LwtJxoJwD0ppF1lobwU1670TYNPXU76DfV_E0M5opCYdTtkyEweCePOkbeNcr-PERaDG-dxR-USHYFst19vG_1NPuDoqO0z0eOvvLlwI3sMcR4yaqDIVZ96TM4LqjJArQV2kmqGhGDkZa4wkUziv4DwaA2eaKRWg6pWqOOt0mOBA2t5Gzl2k_zwGmuGefeY6Gy6GF6H5A3pjqtqjw6n_DDhi1_ZofcTHV8wxOYs9ZHNY5Eojc8kZlnC0jjilYzwg5rEZ_yD4AloQeDe0BWw8_B9_qYNt3v7T-a-S7i0tpETfb-fMFfpH8WiUG1UjkGRQbLFjAXYfeVNUUcAuuHb54Kzq80e4gaxtUR_gT_j8kc8ihqM9UYy1hOXw3qcxMpZ5OlBmsr-DmsbOjuT7FWQ1iqB5YW-t_HxvRGJksL0GCwJ.ubsGrpnpDCts3BG8jvtExWspiijLWwB87dPkBW14l18&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=plastic%2Btree%2Bguards&amp;qid=1737106566&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tree guards<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Avoid keeping bird feeders, as the seeds can prove appealing to voles.<\/li>    <li>Dogs can hunt critters such as voles roaming your yard, but they may cause more damage digging for voles than the voles themselves. This can include large craters, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-causes-compacted-soil\/\">compacted soil<\/a>, and worn-out grass.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-faq-about-the-differences-between-moles-and-voles\"><span id=\"faq-about-the-differences-between-moles-and-voles\">FAQ about the differences between moles and voles<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742890748148\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are voles aggressive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Voles aren\u2019t aggressive toward people, though they may bite out of fear, and they can carry diseases. So don\u2019t handle them. Contact a pest control company for professional removal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742890753973\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do moles also carry diseases?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, moles can carry various diseases, though the risk of disease transmission to humans is low. Some moles-related diseases include rabies, parasites, toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis, and illnesses spread by ticks and fleas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742890761074\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is harder to control, moles or voles?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Voles are generally harder to control because they reproduce quickly and feed on plants, making them more damaging. Moles focus more on insects, so their damage is less severe. That being said, neither pest is a joy to have around, so do your best to prevent them.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-take-back-control-of-your-yard\"><span id=\"take-back-control-of-your-yard\">Take back control of your yard<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From their habitat to their eating habits, moles and voles can differ. If it\u2019s proving impossible to tell them apart, Lawn Love can connect you with a local <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.lawnstarter.com\/near-me?service=Pest+Control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pest control company<\/a> to identify and rid your yard of unwanted visitors as efficiently and safely as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if your lawn is in shambles from tunnels and runways, hire a local <a href=\"https:\/\/quotes.pestgnome.com\/near-me?service=Wildlife+Removal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lawn care professional<\/a> to tidy it up. They can <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-aeration\">aerate the soil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-fertilization\">spread fertilizer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-mowing\">mow the grass<\/a>, and restore balance to your lawn.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-49e19abb-7fe3-4eee-9e97-9c0cba41406e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-f48a53f1-6fd7-4e45-9426-ec876090c827\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-49e19abb-7fe3-4eee-9e97-9c0cba41406e\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-49e19abb-7fe3-4eee-9e97-9c0cba41406e\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Source list<\/strong>:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-49e19abb-7fe3-4eee-9e97-9c0cba41406e\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-moles-voles\/#:~:text=of%20a%20Mole-,A%20mole%20is%204%20to%207%20inches%20long%20with%20paddle,and%20backward%20in%20the%20tunnels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clemson Cooperative Extension &#8211; How to tell the difference between moles &amp; voles<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Corrugated-Tree-Guards-Protectors-Protector\/dp\/B0BFR8B2R9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.01AX4bh8CqqVeDsnbe_z7LwtJxoJwD0ppF1lobwU1670TYNPXU76DfV_E0M5opCYdTtkyEweCePOkbeNcr-PERaDG-dxR-USHYFst19vG_1NPuDoqO0z0eOvvLlwI3sMcR4yaqDIVZ96TM4LqjJArQV2kmqGhGDkZa4wkUziv4DwaA2eaKRWg6pWqOOt0mOBA2t5Gzl2k_zwGmuGefeY6Gy6GF6H5A3pjqtqjw6n_DDhi1_ZofcTHV8wxOYs9ZHNY5Eojc8kZlnC0jjilYzwg5rEZ_yD4AloQeDe0BWw8_B9_qYNt3v7T-a-S7i0tpETfb-fMFfpH8WiUG1UjkGRQbLFjAXYfeVNUUcAuuHb54Kzq80e4gaxtUR_gT_j8kc8ihqM9UYy1hOXw3qcxMpZ5OlBmsr-DmsbOjuT7FWQ1iqB5YW-t_HxvRGJksL0GCwJ.ubsGrpnpDCts3BG8jvtExWspiijLWwB87dPkBW14l18&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=plastic%2Btree%2Bguards&amp;qid=1737106566&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=9b358f28b768c066947edbf5b305b419&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Corrugated Tree Guard<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other retailer affiliate programs. Lawn Love may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <br>Mole: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/mole-in-garden-talpa-europaea-crawling-out-of-brown-molehill-green-grass-lawn-background\/207769054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petr Bonek<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><br>Vole: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/bank-vole\/78982450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sergey Ryzhkov<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main differences between moles and voles include how they look, where they live, what they eat, and what damage they cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":37413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[147],"class_list":["post-6196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-care-tips","tag-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/moles-vs-voles.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Andie Io\u00f3","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/andie-ioo\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6196"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43563,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6196\/revisions\/43563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}