voles

By: Sandra Todd
Last updated: Jan-2004

Voles are small, mouse-like rodents similar in appearance and diet to gophers. However, voles additionally gnaw the bark of tree trunks from a few inches above ground to a few inches below ground. If they girdle the tree, it will die.

Voles do not invade homes, and should not be confused with the house mouse.

What You Can Do

Voles are classified as nongame mammals by the California Fish and Game Code. They may be controlled at any time and in any legal manner.