• Pocket Gopher in Hole

    Gophers

    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.

  • Mole

    Moles

    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.

  • Vole

    Voles

    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.

Gophers, Moles, & Voles

Gopher Quick Tips by the University of California

Gophers are destructive rodents that burrow underground and feed on plant roots, causing damage to gardens, lawns, and irrigation systems. Early detection is crucial, as indicated by the presence of...

Gopher Quick Tips by the University of California

Gophers are destructive rodents that burrow underground and feed on plant roots, causing damage to gardens, lawns, and irrigation systems. Early detection is crucial, as indicated by the presence of...

Managing Iowa Wildlife Pocket Gophers by Iowa S...

This paper describes the plains pocket gopher, describing its physical appearance and distinctive features like fur-lined cheek pouches. It emphasizes that it's different from other animals often called "gophers." The...

Managing Iowa Wildlife Pocket Gophers by Iowa S...

This paper describes the plains pocket gopher, describing its physical appearance and distinctive features like fur-lined cheek pouches. It emphasizes that it's different from other animals often called "gophers." The...

Managing Pocket Gophers by Colorado State

Four species of pocket gophers inhabit Colorado, each with distinct ecological preferences. Plains pocket gophers thrive in sandy and silty soils of the plains, while northern pocket gophers prefer deep,...

Managing Pocket Gophers by Colorado State

Four species of pocket gophers inhabit Colorado, each with distinct ecological preferences. Plains pocket gophers thrive in sandy and silty soils of the plains, while northern pocket gophers prefer deep,...