Question: How do we tell whether we have moles, voles, or gophers digging in our yard?

Answer: Moles create characteristic mounds and tunnels that rise above the soil level. Although the tunnels aren't always visible, you can usually spot their mounds of soil with a hole in the top. Voles are tiny creatures, and are sometimes referred to as field mice. They don't dig tunnels or make large mounds, but rather have trails through tall grass. Sometimes voles use mole tunnels to feed on roots and bulbs. If you see fan-shaped mounds with a hole near the edge, you probably have an infestation of gophers.