Have you noticed moles in your garden or, at the very least, evidence that they've paid a visit? Moles dwell underground, meaning that their complex tunnelling systems can quickly disturb even the ...

The best way to prevent moles and voles from harming your landscape is by being able to accurately identify them. Moles and voles are two common garden pests that are often confused with one another ...

Editor’s note: Mike McGrath is on vacation; this week’s Garden Plot was first published on Sept. 7, 2018. Valerie in Howard County writes: “Any advice about moles? We have them in the backyard. And my ...

It’s an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause ...

CORVALLIS – Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals take gardeners to their knees to peer down tunnels, set traps and toss in everything from ...

Q. I noticed mounds in my lawn where soil was dug up, which I think is the work of moles. What can I do to keep them out of my yard? A. From what you have described, visible mounds of soil, I would ...

Because they live underground most of their lives, moles have poor eyesight. But they aren’t blind. They’re good at detecting light, which helps them know the time of day and seasons of the year. Plus ...

Moles live under lawns and make raised tunnels that damage the grass, but they don’t eat plants; they only eat meat: earthworms, beetle grubs and cicada larvae ...

Moles versus voles — which one is the worst? Hard to tell when you love your lawn and gardens. Oftentimes, the two are confusing because each does so much damage. The easy way to remember is: — V is ...

For a creature that can’t see well, the mighty mole can do a lot of destruction to your garden. Courtesy K-State Research and Extension Making a mountain out of a molehill is a common phrase meaning ...

Nothing kills the joy of a morning walk faster than finding holes or random heaps of soil in the yard. And, unfortunately, what you're seeing on your lawn is just the tip of the iceberg. The real ...

It’s an exasperating experience. You go to the nursery, pick out a flowering plant, shrub or tree and bring it home only to have some critter damage or destroy it within the first week. Pests cause ...