Remove tall grass, weeds, and heavy ground cover
Keep lawn mowed short
Clear brush, leaf piles, and debris
Reduce dense mulch near plants and trees
Trim low branches and overgrown shrubs
Water less often to avoid overly moist soil
Fill in vole runways and burrows
Flatten surface tunnels regularly
Use traps placed in active runways
Bait traps with peanut butter or apple slices
Relocate or remove nearby bird feeders and spilled seed
Protect trees and shrubs with hardware cloth guards
Install underground barriers around gardens
Encourage natural predators by avoiding rodent poisons
Seal gaps around sheds, garages, and outbuildings
Remove ground cover plants that provide shelter
Reseed damaged areas after vole activity decreases
Apply repellents only as a temporary deterrent
Contact a pest control professional for severe infestations