Voles, moles, mice and shrews "I caught six yesterday," proclaimed Ms. Mouse Hater. She continued her tale, then, explaining that these rodents were so small they didn't trip the standard mousetraps.

Voles and Moles vs. Mice, Gophers, and Shrews. Three other small furry mammals sometimes get confused with moles and voles—mice, gophers, and shrews. Mice.

Slightly larger than moles, voles are 5 to 8 inches long and resemble field mice with short tails, compact heavy bodies, ... How Shrews Are Different From Moles and Voles. phototrip / GETTY IMAGES.

The eyes and ears of moles are very small and are concealed in the fur. There are three species of voles in Indiana. The Meadow vole, Microtis pennsylvanicus, is the most common. People often refer to ...

Voles are also known as meadow mice, field mice and ground moles. They are not a mole, nor a mouse, nor a shrew. I don’t think I have ever seen a shrew, so I looked it up.

Voles are commonly mistaken for mice, moles, and shrews (PSU, 2007). Voles do not hibernate and so year-round, they are active, even under a snow cover.

Slightly larger than moles, voles are 5 to 8 inches long and resemble field mice with short tails, compact heavy bodies, ...

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 ...

Eastern moles have pointed snouts, greatly enlarged, rounded front feet with stout claws, and a short, nearly naked tail. They are six to eight inches long with short, velvety fur that is usually gray ...

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...