Voles, small rodents that resemble mice, can wreak havoc in your yard by eating grass, roots, and other plants. Recognizing and eliminating these pests is crucial to protecting your lawn and garden.

Voles are causing lawn tunnels in Fargo, and experts say to call professionals instead of trying DIY fixes.

Here’s how to fix the damage. Voles cause surface lawn damage in winter by creating trails under the snow. Population control is ineffective; damage usually heals naturally with minimal intervention.

A vole in the dirt in a garden - Zdenek Macat/Getty Images If you're an avid gardener, then you've probably encountered a vole or two. Prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) and meadow voles (Microtus ...