Your lawn is more than just a patch of grass — it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that adds value, beauty, and comfort to your home. Unfortunately, it’s also a prime target for one of the most persistent and destructive yard pests: voles. These small rodents can tunnel unseen beneath the surface, causing widespread root damage, killing grass, and undermining your landscaping. At ProGuard Pest Control, we’ve developed proven vole lawn control strategies that combine prevention, exclusion, and humane treatment to keep your yard safe and beautiful year-round.
Understanding Voles and Their Impact on Your Lawn
What Are Voles?
Voles, often mistaken for mice, are small, ground-dwelling rodents that thrive in grassy or mulched areas. Unlike moles, which feed on insects, voles primarily consume plant material, including grass roots, bulbs, and tree bark. This makes them a serious threat to lawns and gardens in Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Star, Garden City, and Emmett.
Signs of Vole Activity
- Narrow, winding surface runways in grass
- Fresh soil or small burrow openings
- Gnawed tree bark at the base of young trees
- Sudden patches of dead or dying grass
Why Voles Are a Serious Problem
Even a small vole population can destroy large areas of turf in just one season. Their constant gnawing damages root systems, making it harder for your lawn to recover. In winter, they can operate under snow cover, causing damage before you even realize they’re there.
ProGuard Pest Control’s Step-by-Step Vole Lawn Control Process
1. Comprehensive Inspection
We begin with a thorough lawn and landscape inspection to identify vole runways, feeding damage, and burrow systems. This step helps us assess the size and scope of the infestation.
2. Customized Exclusion Strategies
Our team implements targeted exclusion measures to keep voles out of vulnerable areas. This may include installing physical barriers, reinforcing mulch and soil edges, and sealing access points near gardens or sheds.
3. Habitat Modification
We help you make your lawn less attractive to voles by reducing thick ground cover, trimming tall grass, and managing mulch depth. Removing easy shelter is one of the most effective preventive tactics.
4. Professional Treatment Methods
When necessary, we apply targeted, family- and pet-safe treatment options that address vole populations without harming non-target wildlife. Our approach focuses on minimizing environmental impact while maximizing results.
5. Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
Vole control isn’t a one-time fix. We offer seasonal monitoring to ensure your lawn stays protected, especially through high-risk periods like late fall and winter.
Why Choose ProGuard Pest Control for Yard Pest Exclusion
- Locally Owned & Operated: We understand Idaho lawns because we live here too.
- Veteran-Owned: Integrity and precision guide every job we do.
- No Contracts: Get the protection you need without long-term obligations.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Your peace of mind is our mission.
- Family & Pet Safe: Every treatment we use is carefully selected for safety.
- Serving Eagle, Meridian, Star, Garden City, Emmett, and Boise: We’re your neighborhood experts in vole lawn control.
How to Prevent Voles from Returning
Maintain a Clean Lawn Perimeter
Trim back shrubs, keep mulch no more than two inches deep, and avoid dense groundcover close to your home.
Remove Food Sources
Clear away fallen fruit, nuts, or birdseed that can attract rodents.
Winter Lawn Checks
Inspect for damage as snow melts in early spring — early detection is key to fast recovery.
Local Expertise Makes the Difference
Because we serve communities across the Treasure Valley, we know how seasonal changes, soil conditions, and local wildlife patterns affect vole activity. This knowledge allows us to deliver highly targeted vole lawn control and exclusion services that work year after year.
FAQs on Vole Lawn Control
How do I know if I have voles in my lawn?
Look for shallow, narrow runways in your grass, fresh soil near small holes, and gnawed bark on shrubs or young trees.
Are voles dangerous to pets or humans?
Voles are not aggressive, but they can carry parasites and diseases. The bigger concern is the significant damage they cause to lawns and gardens.
Can I get rid of voles myself?
DIY vole control is possible, but without professional exclusion and monitoring, they often return. ProGuard’s approach ensures long-term results.
What time of year are voles most active?
Voles remain active year-round, but damage is often most noticeable in early spring as snow melts.
Is your treatment safe for my family and pets?
Yes. We use family- and pet-safe methods designed to protect your loved ones while effectively controlling voles.
If you’ve noticed suspicious damage in your lawn or want to take proactive steps against voles, ProGuard Pest Control is ready to help. Our expert team specializes in humane, effective vole lawn control and yard pest exclusion throughout Boise and the Treasure Valley. Contact us today to schedule your inspection and protect your lawn for every season ahead.