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Meadow Vole

Identification & Control

(Microtus pennsylvanicus)

Small brown rodent with short ears and tail commonly found in grassy outdoor areas.

Creates visible runways and treats lawns like highways.

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Physical Appearance

  • Small rodent; short tail
  • Brown/gray coloring
  • Often seen as quick movement at ground level

Common Locations

  • Dense grass and groundcover
  • Edges of fields/yards
  • Under snow cover in winter

Why They're a Problem

Runways + plant damage are the giveaway. If you treat it like a ‘mole problem,’ you end up chasing the wrong animal. They can keep cycling through the same areas, so without the right approach, it tends to feel like it’s never fully resolved.

Homeowner Tips

Runways + plant damage are the giveaway. If you treat it like a ‘mole problem,’ you end up chasing the wrong animal. They can keep cycling through the same areas, so without the right approach, it tends to feel like it’s never fully resolved.

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  • Small rodent; short tail
  • Brown/gray coloring
  • Often seen as quick movement at ground level
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