I wouldn’t have thought we’ve had enough snow yet to establish a true subnivean zone — the magical realm that forms under the snow each winter allowing mice, voles and shrews protection from both the ...

Voles look like the invention of a children's book illustrator who has been asked to draw a mouse as a portly, jolly gentleman. Mice are cute, but voles are well on their way to being adorable. Yet ...

Here’s how these two different animals can affect your lawn and garden.

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 ...

The voles caught John Neilson by surprise last week. Neilson, who lives in Autumnwood, is justly proud of his attractive, woodsy front yard. So when three healthy, long-established heavenly bamboo ...

Last week I mentioned a few critters that can cause plant damage when we have snow-cover for a period. According to predicted temperatures for next week, it looks like the snow might be around a bit ...

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 ...

After five months, we are now seeing what life is like in the Northland without a snow covering. It was way back in late November of 2013 when a snowfall of a couple of inches covered the ground. Many ...

Question: Moles are tearing up my yard. I have been told to spray castor oil to repel them. Is this the best product to use? Answer: There is a lot of misinformation about this animal. I have not seen ...

CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...

CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...

Maybe you’ve noticed some chewed plants or shallow tunnels and hills all over your yard. These are sure signs of some busy, little critters searching for their dinners. Chances are, you’ve got moles ...