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 mice ...

Something is digging in my yard because I have these mounds of dirt showing up everywhere. Do I have moles? — J.D. You definitely have something working underground, but it’s not moles; it’s likely ...

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 ...

‘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 ...

Q: I keep finding mysterious holes all over my lawn. How do I determine what type of animal is digging holes in my yard? A: There are many different animals that could be digging in a homeowner’s ...

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 ...

It’s an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...