The vole is a small mammal belonging to the vole family. Due to its appearance, it is mistaken for mice. It leads an evening and nocturnal lifestyle, so it is difficult to notice it during the day. How to recognize that a vole has settled in our garden? And how to get rid of it?
How to recognize voles? What do they feed on?
Voles feed not only on plants, but also on other animals. In the spring they eat buds, rhizomes, seeds, bark of trees and insects, earthworms and larvae. Rodents are found in gardens, but also in fields, meadows, forests, fruit orchards and plant nurseries. What is worth emphasizing, voles, unlike mice, rarely move into our houses, sheds or garages. This animal builds a complex system of corridors underground, and the presence of this mammal can be noticed by the characteristic holes in the soil, mounds and nests in rotten trees. Voles are a pest that gnaws at plants and tree bark, damages roots, eats bulbs and eats seeds. If you notice the presence of a vole in your garden, it is worth acting immediately. We suggest a proven way to fight this animal.
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How to get rid of voles? Spice from the kitchen will come in handy
Often, to drive voles out of the garden, we reach for chemical agents from the store. Some of them do not fulfill their task, and additionally have a bad effect on the soil and growing plants. It is worth trying an eco-friendly method for voles. It turns out that chili pepper is useful in the fight against these pests. It has a deterrent effect on them. Just sprinkle the holes with spice and they should come out. In addition, you can prepare a spray on the plants that will discourage pests from nibbling on them. How to do it? Mix the chilli pepper with a liter of water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture into the entrance to the mink as well as tree trunks, bushes and plants.
Source: Gazeta
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