Learn to tell these critters apart, and handle them safely, with advice from experts. Damian Kuzdak/Getty Images If you find a small, furry creature crawling around in your garden, would you know if ...

Have you tried to gently shake limp leaves from an unhealthy-looking shrub only to find yourself pulling the entire plant out of the ground? If this scene brings back bad memories, you probably also ...

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 ...

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Moles and voles are two common garden pests that are often confused with one another ...

Discover effective methods for how to get rid of moles from your yard and garden. Learn about mole habits, signs of mole ...

Do you know the difference between a mole and a vole? It’s important to know before you start blaming one of them for damage to your landscape. One way to distinguish the difference is by the diet of ...

The other day for the first time, my cat brought home a gift and left it by the backdoor. While it was much appreciated, we had a family discussion about whether the gift was a mole or a vole. First, ...

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 ...

Moles or voles: Who can tell the difference? This column is prompted by several readers wanting to know how/why their plants' roots have mysteriously been severed. So, let's talk about identification, ...

To watch video about controlling voles, see this story at JournalNow.com. Q: I have a problem with moles or voles near my garden beds. What is the best way to control them? Answer: Moles feed on ...

Pesky moles and voles have eluded innocent gardeners for decades. Here we are, just trying to beautify our little place on earth and – wham! – suddenly the lawn looks like a dirt bike track. Reminds ...

Jeff in Manassas writes: “I could use some advice. We have a mole (or several moles by the looks of it) making a home in our yard. They’re in the grass and flower beds and we’re at a complete loss as ...