Identification | Biology | Damage ID| Management | Handling Relocation Relocation of voles is not recommended. Translocation Translocation of voles is not recommended. Euthanasia Voles can be euthanized with carbon dioxide gas or by cervical dislocation. Disposal Check your state regulations regarding disposal of carcasses.
Identification | Biology | Damage ID| Management | Handling Overview of Damage Prevention and Control Methods Habitat Modification Remove or modify bird feeders to reduce spillage Eliminate ground cover Cultivate soil to destroy burrows and reduce cover Exclusion Use wire cages to protect trees, ornamental plants, and small areas Frightening None effective Repellents Capsaicin; effectiveness … Continue reading Vole Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Identification | Biology | Damage ID| Management | Handling Damage Identification The most easily identifiable sign of voles is an extensive surface runway system with several openings to burrows. Runways are 1 to 2 inches wide. Vegetation near well-traveled runways may be clipped close to the ground. Feces and small pieces of vegetation are found … Continue reading Vole Damage
Identification | Biology | Damage ID | Management | Handling Reproduction Voles may breed throughout the year, but most commonly in spring and summer. Voles typically have 1 to 5 litters per year, though in laboratory settings, voles have produced up to 17 litters annually. Litter sizes range from 1 to 11, but average 3 … Continue reading Vole Biology
Identification | Biology | Damage ID| Management | Handling Identification Voles, also called meadow mice or field mice, are New World rodents that belong to the genus Microtus. Twenty-three species of voles occupy the US, 7 of which cause significant economic damage. Legal Status Voles are non-game mammals and can be controlled whenever they are … Continue reading Voles
Identification | Biology | Damage ID| Management | Handling Overview of Damage Prevention and Control Methods Habitat Modification Plant large tree seedlings that will tolerate minor damage Burn or remove slash to reduce cover Tractor scarification of sites will destroy burrow systems Remove underground nests to reduce reinvasion Exclusion Plastic or wire mesh seedling protectors … Continue reading Mountain Beaver Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Identification | Biology | Damage ID | Management | Handling Overview of Damage Prevention and Control Methods Habitat Modification Alternative forage plants provide protection under limited conditions Plant larger trees, especially conifers Alternate grazing by cattle and elk to provide increased amounts of nutritious forage for both on the same pasture Harvest timber in large blocks (100 to 200 acres) to promote increased … Continue reading Elk Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Identification | Biology | Damage ID | Management | Handling Overview of Damage Prevention and Control Methods Habitat Modification Store food items left in cabins or other infrequently used buildings in rodent-proof containers Store furniture cushions, drawers, and other items in infrequently used buildings in ways that reduce nesting sites Exclusion Rodent-proof construction – seal … Continue reading Deer and White-footed Mouse Damage Prevention and Control
Identification | Biology | Damage Identification | Management | Handling Overview of Prevention and Control Methods Habitat Modification Destroy burrows and habitat by deep soil tillage Allow tall growth of vegetation Remove or modify bird feeders Remove or modify harborage and cover Exclusion Buried galvanized hardware cloth Install 1/4-inch mesh fence around individual plants Frightening … Continue reading Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel Prevention and Control Methods
Identifying Wildlife Damage to Trees, Shrubs, & Bushes Where is the damage occurring? On the trunk? On the branches? On the trunk: On the branches: