{"id":25722,"date":"2021-07-12T01:23:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T05:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=25722"},"modified":"2021-08-02T03:47:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:47:14","slug":"fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting And Driving Voles In The Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Problems with voles in the garden? We show you how to recognize the small rodents and what really helps to successfully control vole.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Remove Voles From Your Garden\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U6t3lKZXb2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>As cute as the little rodents appear, voles can cause considerable damage in the garden. In the following, you will find out everything about the pest and which means are suitable for controlling and driving away voles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vole_profile_of_the_pest\"><\/span>Vole: profile of the pest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616a58c48b81\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616a58c48b81\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Vole_profile_of_the_pest\" title=\"Vole: profile of the pest\">Vole: profile of the pest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Recognizing_voles_in_the_garden_differences_from_the_mole\" title=\"Recognizing voles in the garden: differences from the mole\">Recognizing voles in the garden: differences from the mole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Driving_away_voles_mechanical_control_methods\" title=\"Driving away voles: mechanical control methods\">Driving away voles: mechanical control methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Fight_voles_with_box_traps\" title=\"Fight voles with box traps \n\">Fight voles with box traps \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Fight_voles_with_wire_baskets\" title=\"Fight voles with wire baskets \n\">Fight voles with wire baskets \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Chase_away_voles_with_noise_and_noise\" title=\"Chase away voles with noise and noise \n\">Chase away voles with noise and noise \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Driving_away_voles_chemical_control_methods\" title=\"Driving away voles: chemical control methods\">Driving away voles: chemical control methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fighting-and-driving-voles-in-the-garden\/#Home_remedies_for_voles\" title=\"Home remedies for voles\">Home remedies for voles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The genus of voles ( <em>Arvicolinae<\/em> ) consists of several species. This includes small field mice and water voles, but also the muskrat up to 35 cm in size. They prefer to lay their shallow tunnel systems in moist, light to medium-heavy soil. The rodents feel particularly at home near watercourses and embankments. The loners do not hibernate and can therefore damage roots over the winter.<\/p>\n<p>The litter performance of the females is particularly noteworthy. A female can have up to 20 young animals per year, which leave the nest after two weeks to create their own tunnel system. The most important enemies of the vole include weasels, foxes, polecats, martens, owls, birds of prey, and of course the domestic cat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_voles_in_the_garden_differences_from_the_mole\"><\/span><strong>Recognizing voles<\/strong> <strong>in the garden: differences from the mole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since voles are often nocturnal and remain in their cave system, identification is almost exclusively possible via the damage to the plants. The herbivores like to nibble on root vegetables, potatoes, and perennials &#8211; and unfortunately, fruit trees and bushes are often used as a source of food. The mice mostly limit themselves to the roots and subterranean parts of the plant. In the case of root vegetables, the damage caused by the large feeding areas is often easy to identify. An infested fruit tree can usually only be seen through a generally sickly overall appearance, such as falling or yellowed leaves.<\/p>\n<p>So if you notice major damage to the plants from eating or generally recognize sickly plants without being able to assign a specific disease, it is worth taking a closer look at the garden soil. Because the voles have to move the excess earth from their tunnel system somewhere. If you find small, elongated earthen ejections, these very likely belong to a vole. Further indications are irregular removal of the piles of earth, which are usually also interspersed with roots and plant material. Molehills, on the other hand, are larger, rounder, and more regularly spaced.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eb2bd8b803286328d16a2ba4af44edc7.jpg\" alt=\"Fighting and driving voles in the garden\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Vole mounds are elongated and flat with side entrances<\/p>\n<p>Before even thinking about fighting it, it must first be ensured that it really is voles. If moles are accidentally fought, fines of up to 50,000 euros are possible. Besides noting the shape of the hill, there is another trick to identify the culprit responsibly. All you need to do is find a hole in the tunnel system. These are mostly located on the elongated piles of earth. A carrot is now simply inserted into the hole and buried lightly. After about a day, you can check out the carrot. If it has been eaten, it is most likely voles, as moles only eat insects, earthworms, and other animals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: There are a few other animals that dig holes in the garden. We will show you which ones they are and help to assign the holes in your garden to the appropriate animal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_away_voles_mechanical_control_methods\"><\/span><strong>Driving away voles: mechanical control methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mechanical methods include all types of traps such as box traps and wire baskets that you put into the planting hole when you are planting trees. We present the individual traps that you can use to catch voles. By the way, you will achieve the best control results in late autumn or early spring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fight_voles_with_box_traps\"><\/span><strong>Fight voles with box traps<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When setting up box traps (and other mechanical control methods) there are a few things to keep in mind so that the desired success is achieved. Always work with gloves and be careful. Before setting up, the trap should stand outdoors for at least one night, preferably with contact with the ground &#8211; this will remove the human smell. Place the trap correctly and put in fresh bait before setting it up. Celery and carrot pieces are suitable for this. It is also particularly important to regularly check and clear the traps.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/167e4ee5bd6163de29aabcaf02b731af.jpg\" alt=\"Fighting and driving voles in the garden\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With the help of bait, you can catch the voles well<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fight_voles_with_wire_baskets\"><\/span><strong>Fight voles with wire baskets<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another method of protecting against voles is through wire baskets, which you can either buy in a store or simply make yourself from wire mesh. If you want to make such a basket yourself, make sure that the mesh size is a maximum of 15 mm. For example, if you want to plant an apple tree, first dig a sufficiently large hole. Then line the pit with two lengths of wire mesh (cross over) &#8211; do not leave any loopholes for the voles.<\/p>\n<p>Put the tree in place (voles especially like to nibble on young apple trees) and fill the hole with soil. In the end, simply press the wire mesh gently around the trunk and put another layer of soil on top. Your young trees are already protected from the voracious rodents and can grow and gather strength in peace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chase_away_voles_with_noise_and_noise\"><\/span><strong>Chase away voles with noise and noise<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But voles can also be chased out of your own garden with noise. For example, dig empty glass bottles in the ground and let the wind do the rest of the work. The wind will blow into the bottle and create sounds like a flute that will hopefully chase the voles out of the garden. Special vole and mole deterrent devices should work according to the same system.<\/p>\n<p>These pillars are stuck in the ground and often operated by solar cells. The devices emit sounds and are intended to drive away rodents, but their effect is highly controversial. A cheaper method is certainly the variant with the old glass bottles in the ground. It is best to gain your own experience with these methods of dissuasion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/c531d65846bd0afa4b43b639d8a74034.jpg\" alt=\"Fighting and driving voles in the garden\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To avoid damage to the vegetables, you have to fight the voles<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_away_voles_chemical_control_methods\"><\/span><strong>Driving away voles: chemical control methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also use poisonous bait, which often consists of dried carrots and is therefore eaten by voles. These contain the active ingredient zinc phosphide. These baits are placed in the vole outlets and are eaten by the rodents there. Note that these baits must not be placed openly, as they are not only poisonous to voles but can also be dangerous for our pets &#8211; so be careful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_remedies_for_voles\"><\/span><strong>Home remedies for voles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since voles have a very fine nose, you can also use simple home remedies to deter rodents. For example, you can pour sour buttermilk into the aisles, and the foul-smelling butyric acid will do the rest. After pouring out, seal the aisles so that the unpleasant smell of the butyric acid does not evaporate into the air, but remains in the vaulting outlet. Another way to get rid of voles is to plant a variety of crops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Problems with voles in the garden? We show you how to recognize the small rodents and what really helps to successfully control vole. 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