How do I get rid of Voles (similar to moles)?

Question

They tear through weed block, and burrow into berms. I'm told you can't use the standard treatment that is used for moles. I want to get rid of them in any way possible.

Answer 1

Voles are simply mice.  Poison oat baits (grain) won't work for moles but will work very well to eliminate voles.

Answer 2

aren't voles basically  field mice ? treat them like any other mice problem .

Answer 3

i have been battling this problem for several years.

I use a combination of techniques. get a cat who is a good mouser, I also use dogs but while they love to hunt voles they are not too efficient. make a 1' x1' (25cm x25cm ) box with a removable lid and a small entry hole. Put two unbaited traps in each box and place them in places you have seen vole activity. the voles will go in the boxes and get trapped killed.

I have also found keeping the lawn/weeds as short as possible helps. Short lawns mean fewer place for them to hide.

Answer 4

actually they are more similar to mice / rats.  You can place mouse bait, something with grain, inside a protected bait station and place near the infestation