Vole Invasion? Here's How to Get Rid of Voles FAST!

Buckle up because we're going on a journey, a mission really - how to get rid of voles.
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Now that you have all your tools and materials ready, let's get into it…
First thing's first. You gotta know who you're dealing with. Voles, also known as meadow mice, aren't your average cutesy garden visitors. Nope! These guys are nature's own little earth movers. Researchers from the University of Michigan confirm these critters can tunnel through your garden faster than you can say 'vole.' But don't sweat it, we've got the scoop on sending them packing.
You see, voles are like us, they enjoy a cozy home. They're super into tall grasses and heavy mulch. So, our first step to vole freedom? Tidy up that garden! Mow the lawn regularly, remove that excess mulch, make it less appealing for them. Remember, a tidy garden is a vole-free garden!
Next up, your plant choice. Now, I know what you're thinking, I have to give up on my favorite plants? Nah, just think of it as strategic gardening. As Purdue University's Wildlife Science team points out, there are plants that voles dislike - daffodils, crown imperials, and ornamental onion, for example. So let's pick plants that send voles a not welcome message!
But sometimes, voles can be pretty stubborn. When that happens, it's time for a bit more direct action. Ever heard of mouse traps? Yeah, the same concept. Except, here's a pro tip: bait them with apple slices. Researchers from the University of California's Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program swear by it. And hey, what do voles know about resisting a juicy apple slice?
Remember, it's not all doom and gloom. Nature’s got your back! You've got allies in this battle - owls, hawks, foxes - they all love a good vole feast. So, encourage these predators. How? Simple. Set up an owl nesting box or a bird perch. They'll soon swoop in to join your anti-vole squad!
Alright, folks, that's the rundown on how to get rid of voles. Remember, it's about making your garden less of a vole haven and more of a paradise for you. Now, I want to hear from you. Have any vole stories? Any tricks up your sleeve we didn't cover? Drop those thoughts in the comments below. And hey, if you found this video helpful, be sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with your friends, and spread the vole-free love!

[@byron2521]

Didn't have a vole problem until my cat died.

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

Seriously? I heard nothing about how to get rid of voles. Plant flowers? Come on!