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 look like the invention of a children's book illustrator who has been asked to draw a mouse as a portly, jolly gentleman. Mice are cute, but voles are well on their way to being adorable. Yet ...