Being able to spot the difference between the damage caused by moles and voles is key when trying to banish these pets from your lawn and garden.

Voles? Moles? Groundhogs? Learn how to identify the animals digging holes in your yard and protect your garden from further damage.

Mole holes have a diameter of 2 inches and are at least 10 inches deep. Snake holes are smaller and round. Moles thrive in cooler climates with moist habitats, while snakes can be found in any climate ...

We work hard on our gardens and lawns only to find holes and other damage once the snow melts. Many animals like to dig and tunnel leaving signs of their presence. So, what's that hole? Squirrels and ...

CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...

You can determine the source of holes in your yard without mounds by inspecting the damage and watching for animals. Insects like grubs, wasps, and bees could be the source of this damage. Animals ...

Although moles may dine on unwanted insect larvae that harm plants, these common garden pests can also damage your lawn and yard. They dig tunnels, making soil soft and stunting plant growth by ...

‘I am getting these mounds of dirt in my yard. Something must be digging. Do I have moles, and if so, how do I get rid of them?” — L.S. Pocket gophers leave mounds of dirt, and moles leave raised dirt ...

Gardening season may be in the rearview mirror, but there are always still questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is ...

Three weeks ago, my column ended telling readers to be watching out for moles and gophers extending their tunnels. That was in response to our neighbors mentioning they had a mole raising havoc with ...

Gardening with gophers and moles is a “holey” affair. Living on a farm, moles and gophers are everywhere, and I am losing the battle in my flower garden beds. I am getting very discouraged, and rock ...

small heap of soil with a hole sits in the yard - natureman30/Shutterstock Nothing kills the joy of a morning walk faster than finding holes or random heaps of soil ...