What are those varmints in my garden? Are they moles, voles or gophers? Moles are small, insect-eating mammals. If you see mounds of dirt and surface runways, you may have moles. Voles, or meadow m… ...

There are many differences between moles and gophers. As a result of my reading, I have decided I have more gopher damage than mole damage. Gophers are bigger than moles, about 12 inches long with … ...

While there is only a one-letter difference between moles and voles, that’s where the similarities stop. Moles are five to seven inches long and have long, fleshy noses which serve as touch organs.

One of the big differences between moles and gophers is what they eat. Gophers are after roots; essentially, they are vegetarians. But moles are after worms — meat-eaters, if you will.

Moles, voles and gophers all create tunnels and are active underground, but what they eat and the damage they cause varies.

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways. This is perhaps the most visual difference between the effects ...