Which management practice makes a residential landscape less attractive to voles?
Answer
Keeping grass mowed short and removing thick mulch
Voles thrive in environments that provide cover, nesting material, and insulation. Areas with thick mulch, accumulated leaf litter, or long, unmaintained grass offer the perfect conditions for them to hide from predators and establish populations. By keeping grass mowed short and clearing away mulch or litter from the bases of desirable plants, the cover that voles depend on is removed. This makes the area less hospitable, exposes the voles to predators, and significantly reduces the likelihood of them nesting or feeding in that space.
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