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We see a lot of voles in our yard. They were actually running to get away when mowing. Saw approximately ten . What can we do to get rid of them?
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Voles #935327
Asked June 13, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT
We see a lot of voles in our yard. They were actually running to get away when mowing. Saw approximately ten . What can we do to get rid of them?
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Voles, also called field mice, are more of a problem in winter than summer. They are most likely attracted to available food, such as a bird feeder. They also like shelter, such as long grass and wood piles.
Eliminating those should reduce their numbers to a tolerable level.
You can use mousetraps but that’s hardly worth the effort.
Paul -Master Gardener volunteer
