Voles may be relatively small and cute critters, but they can significantly damage your property. You should familiarize yourself with the early signs of an infestation. These animals have unique behaviors that create specific problems in your yard. Recognizing these red flags will allow you to bring in a pest removal team before the critters can destroy the lawn.

When to Hire Pest Removal for a Vole Infestation

1. Damaged Trees

Voles have large teeth that never stop growing. They grind down their incisors by gnawing on wood.

The animals will pull off the bark around the base of your trees, which exposes them to the elements and can eventually kill them. The critters might also chew on other wood structures around the property, including the foundation, lawn furniture, and patios.

2. Lawn Crevices & Holes

Voles are notorious for the damage they cause to lawns. They create a series of tunnels just beneath the surface to get around the yard safely.

The underground pathways create a series of cracks or crevices in the yard. You may see holes the size of golf balls; these are the entrances to the tunnels. The grass around these holes may dry out and die due to constant disturbances caused by the active critters.

3. Chewed Roots

These critters like to chew on root systems and flower bulbs. They’ll damage the bushes and flowers in the yard.

Smaller plants may be pulled out entirely from the ground, while larger bushes may have sections die off due to damaged roots. You may see evidence of digging around the base of these plants.

If you have a vole infestation, bring in a professional pest removal service. Since 1987, Pep Co. has been the pest control experts of Kearney, NE, and the surrounding area. They know the local pests well and can safely and effectively get rid of your infestation. Learn more about their services online, or call (308) 236-6103 to request an exterminator.