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What makes trails or burrows in the lawn?

Last Updated: June 28, 2010

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Tunnels and burrows under melted snow are caused by small, mouse-like animals called voles. Voles are most active in lawns near unmown pastures or wooded areas, or where dense vegetation provides shelter for them, like plants around foundations. Voles feed on grass and use tunnels to move about under the snow.

For more information please see PlantTalk script 1510, Trails or burrows.

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