What are those varmints in my garden? Are they moles, voles or gophers? Moles are small, insect-eating mammals. If you see mounds of dirt and surface runways, you may have moles. Voles, or meadow m… ...

Moles, voles and gophers all create tunnels and are active underground, but what they eat and the damage they cause varies.

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways. This is perhaps the most visual difference between the effects ...

One of the big differences between moles and gophers is what they eat. Gophers are after roots; essentially, they are vegetarians. But moles are after worms — meat-eaters, if you will.

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them.

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways. This is perhaps the most visual difference between the effects ...