Q&A - Should I worry about these holes in my beds?
Question:
I found many holes near my home’s foundation. Our yard hosts chipmunks and squirrels, and I’m sure we have voles as well. Nearby are several large foundation plantings of boxwood, azalea and Nellie R. Stephens holly. Should I worry? If so, what can be done?
Answer:
Those holes are from voles. They are currently not bothering any pf the shrubs you have. If you put in some tastier plants the voles will eat them. To reduce the vole population, you could get a cat or dog or even encourage snakes in your yard. Horticulture Expert Lelia Kelly says she puts rat poison down the holes which controls the voles for a while. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond recommends keeping mulch away from the base of plants. The voles use the mulch for cover.
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I found many holes near my home’s foundation. Our yard hosts chipmunks and squirrels, and I’m sure we have voles as well. Nearby are several large foundation plantings of boxwood, azalea and Nellie R. Stephens holly. Should I worry? If so, what can be done?
Answer:
Those holes are from voles. They are currently not bothering any pf the shrubs you have. If you put in some tastier plants the voles will eat them. To reduce the vole population, you could get a cat or dog or even encourage snakes in your yard. Horticulture Expert Lelia Kelly says she puts rat poison down the holes which controls the voles for a while. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond recommends keeping mulch away from the base of plants. The voles use the mulch for cover.
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Related Resources:
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Controlling Vole Damage