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Voles, also known as meadow mice, are often mistaken for the typical house mouse. Gray in color, the most notable difference is the vole's much shorter tail. Voles cause problems to landscape, and gardens where there are thick layers of mulch.
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| General Facts | Habitat | Reproduction | Diet |
| General Facts Voles, also known as meadow mouse, field mouse and pine voles, are small and gray in color. They weigh up to 4 ounces. They look harmless but can be quite agressive when cornered. They do not hibernate so they are active all year round. They forage in the day or night.
Habitat
Voles are found throughout North America. They typically live in meadows and fields. Most often they are found in agricultural areas. They live mostly below ground and like to feel protected. You will find their homes in weedy gardens, abandoned fields and fallow plots.
Reproduction Since they are often the main staple in many predators diet, they reproduce at an incredible rate. They reproduce up to 10 times a year with an average of 5 young per litter. Gestations last about 23 days.
Diet
They eat their weight in food every day. Vegetarians, they typically dine on vegetables and grains.
Havahart® offers vole control solutions such as live mole traps to help you with your vole control needs. |
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