Gophers are small burrowing rodents known for their destructive habits. They spend the majority of their time underground, feeding on the roots of various plants. Their characteristic mounds, shaped like half circles with plugged holes, are telltale signs of their presence.

Moles are subterranean mammals recognized for their cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, and powerful forelimbs adapted for digging. They construct circular mounds with a central plug as they push soil to the surface while excavating their extensive tunnel systems.

Voles, often mistaken for mice, are small rodents with stocky bodies and short legs. Unlike gophers and moles, they primarily inhabit surface runways and burrows rather than extensive underground tunnels. Voles are herbivores, feeding on a variety of plants and grasses, and their presence is marked by chewed vegetation and shallow burrow systems.