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Vole vs. Mole: Holes and Mounds Moles form big volcano-looking molehill mounds. Voles don't make mounds, but they make underground burrows in the form of a small hole, usually at the base of a tree.

Moles burrow year-round, peaking May through June. They tend to burrow along structures, fence lines and walkways, preferring areas shaded by trees, with cool, moist soil near the surface.

First, the animals themselves. There are two species of moles in Indiana. The Eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is the most numerous and widespread and is responsible for most of the complaints ...

Moles burrow in deeper dens, usually about eight or more inches below the surface. They push soil up into a mound, several inches high on the surface, whereas voles do not create large soil mounds.

A popular style of mole trap is the harpoon or impaling-type trap. This style has sharp spikes that impale the mole when the spring-loaded spikes are driven into the ground.

For moles, tamp down all the surface runs that you find. The next day, look for new burrows that have appeared. Along these surface runs, place three to five mole and gopher bait pellets into the ...