The water vole, also known as the water rat, is a mammal that comes from northern Asia and Europe. Its body length can be up to 25 cm, and its tail is another 15 cm. It weighs from 60 to 300 g and has dark brown fur. It may look like a giant hamster, but don’t let its innocent appearance fool you. This is a real garden destroyer.
What does a water vole do? This small animal can completely destroy your garden
The water vole is difficult to spot during the day because it is active mainly at night. Its behavior is somewhat similar to a mole, because it drills underground tunnels that can reach up to several meters deep. If we don’t know whether we are dealing with a water vole or in the garden, let’s take a look at the mounds. The ones the water rat makes are much smaller.
vole (illustrative photo) ShaftInAction/istock
This animal feeds on rhizomes, tubers, roots and bulbs. This is a real pest that, if it settles in our garden, it can destroy crops and even cause plants, bushes or trees to die. How to drive him away?
How to get rid of a vole? Plant these plants and they will immediately escape from the garden
The water vole is extremely sensitive to odors, so an effective way to get rid of it is to plant repellent plants on the plot. Garlic, onion, marigolds, elderberry or mint emit an unpleasant odor, so if we “arm ourselves” with one of these plants, the pest will certainly stay away from our garden. Having a pet may also be useful. A ball of dog or cat hair stuck into a vole’s tunnel will make the rodent move away from another predator. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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