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Eco-Friendly Methods
Licensed Professionals
Family & Pet Safe
5-Star Service
In Bolton's Green Mountain ski community, voles take advantage of seasonally vacant condos and the forest environment. Surrounding forest creates wildlife pressure. Purely Nature's Way brings effective, natural voles control to Bolton and all of Chittenden County. We create protective barriers between Bolton's forest environment and your living spaces.
About
Voles
Pests We Treat
Voles
Peak Season
Year-round
Signs Of Infestation
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Shallow surface runways in lawn and mulch
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Girdled bark on trees and shrubs at ground level
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Damaged bulbs and root vegetables
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Small round burrow holes in lawn
Our Treatment Approach
Natural-first solutions that actually work
Habitat modification reducing cover is essential. Snap traps placed in active runways. Hardware cloth barriers protect trees and valuable plantings. We reduce ground cover vegetation and mulch depth. Population monitoring guides ongoing management. For Bolton's older structures, we inspect foundations and wall voids where pests commonly harbor.
Prevention Tips
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Remove mulch and ground cover from tree bases
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Keep grass trimmed short
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Create gravel barriers around valuable plantings
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Remove leaf litter and dense vegetation
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Install hardware cloth tree guards
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between voles and moles?
Voles are small rodents that eat plants, creating surface runways and girdling trees. Moles are insectivores that create raised tunnels hunting grubs. Vole damage appears as eaten bark and plants; mole damage is primarily tunnel disruption.
How do I protect trees from vole damage?
Hardware cloth cylinders around tree bases extending 18 inches high and 3 inches below ground prevent bark girdling. Remove mulch and vegetation from tree bases. Keep grass short near trees. Gravel barriers around trunks deter voles.
Can you treat voles in Bolton's historic homes?
Absolutely. We specialize in treating older Bolton properties using methods that won't damage historic materials. Our targeted approach eliminates pests while preserving your home's character.
