Vole

Microtus · LAWN & LANDSCAPE DAMAGE

Small rodents can cause big damage to your lawn and landscaping.

How to identify

Small, stocky bodies with brown or gray fur
Roughly 4 to 7 inches long, including the tail
Short tails, rounded ears, and blunt snouts

Signs of activity

Narrow trails of flattened grass across lawns
Small burrow openings around gardens and landscaping
Chewed roots, damaged plants, and bark stripped from trees

When they’re active

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What Do Voles Look Like?

Voles, also called meadow voles and sometimes referred to as field mice or meadow mice are mammals that are active year round. Similar in appearance to mice, these destructive lawn pests have compact, heavy bodies, small eyes, and ears that are partially hidden. They also come equipped with short tails.

Voles often dig underground burrows. In these burrows, they store food for the winter and give birth to their young. They typically reside in grasslands, preferring moister areas but are also found in wooded areas. Voles feed on grasses, weeds, shoots, tender twigs and live bark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Voles FAQs

Are Voles Dangerous?

Voles are not considered dangerous to you and your family members directly, but they can spread diseases through their droppings as well as spread parasites should they infest your home. They do cause damage to lawns, fruit trees, garden plants and landscaped areas and to commercial grain crops.

Why Do I Have a Vole Problem?

Voles enter homes and businesses usually by accident. They are not great climbers and enter through openings at ground level. They are more likely to be hiding out in barns and stables. Voles tend to be more of a pest problem during the winter months when snow covering hides their destructive activity.

How Do You Get Rid of Voles?

If you have voles inside your structure or more likely damaging your lawn, give us a call (or click here to complete our form) for professional vole control. We have the tools, knowledge and experience to address vole infestations.

How Soon Can You Get Here?

At EnviroPest, we take all pest issues very seriously and are committed to helping as soon as possible. In most cases, we can respond the same or very next day.

How Much Does the Vole Treatment Cost and Is There a Warranty?

Pricing for voles is dependent upon several factors including severity of infestation. Reach out to EnviroPest to discuss your situation and for next steps. Warranty varies due the severity and possibility of control. Your service technician will discuss this with you before service.

How Can I Prevent a Vole Problem?

Preventing voles can be a challenge. Give us a call to discuss your specific situation and we’d be happy to make a recommendation for control.

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Vole populations peak in fall, just before snow gives them cover. Treat now and protect your trees, before they chew bark all winter unseen.

Weather driver: Fall breeding peak before snowfall

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Weather driver: Cooling nights pushing rats indoors

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Weather driver: Cooling days and fading bloom

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Weather driver: Cool nights and fall rains

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Weather driver: Cooling nights driving roaches indoors

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German Cockroach+25%
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Weather driver: Cooling nights and fewer insects

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Little Brown Bat-20%
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Northern Colorado · Fall 2026

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Weather driver: Cooling nights and mating season

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Orb Weaver+70%
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FRONT RANGE · Fall 2026

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Weather driver: Shrinking food supply making colonies aggressive

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Weather driver: First freezes pushing mice indoors

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Deer Mouse+85%
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FRONT RANGE · Fall 2026

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Eric G.

Great experience with the pest control service. Alexander did a thorough job spraying both the inside and outside of the home and took the time to explain what they were doing. I especially appreciated that he didn’t just treat the home but also pointed out areas around the house that could allow pests to get inside and recommended repairs and preventative measures to help keep them out. The service was professional, thorough, and informative, and I appreciated the attention to detail. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable pest control and helpful advice from Alexander on preventing future pest problems.

a month ago

Aaron S.

Our garage had been infested with mice. They left quite a mess. EnviroPest has systematically worked to eradicated the mice, mitigate entry points, and most recently completed a thorough cleanup and sanitation process. Along the way, they have all been professional, friendly, and have gone out of their way to explain their findings and recommendations. I never felt like we were being upsold. Overall very satisfied and would call them again if needed.

3 months ago

A V.

Mark has come to service my property a few times and does a great job answering questions and focus on my areas of concern. I like having the rapport with someone familiar with my previous service and property needs.

6 months ago

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Vole

Vole

How to identify

Signs of activity

When they’re active

What Do Voles Look Like?

Colorado Voles FAQs

Are Voles Dangerous?

Why Do I Have a Vole Problem?

How Do You Get Rid of Voles?

How Soon Can You Get Here?

How Much Does the Vole Treatment Cost and Is There a Warranty?

How Can I Prevent a Vole Problem?

What’s moving right now

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