voles or moles?

[Gene Bush]

Brian,
Best control method for voles is a couple of good hunting cats. If, of
course, you like cats or want them on the property. After that, simple mouse
traps placed about where they run. Bait with peanut butter and sliced
apples. They are easier to catch then mice.... some will simply walk through
a trap if it is in their used pathway.
You can also use cages in the ground to protect your arisaema tubers for
insurance. Plastic or hardware cloth with work.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush at munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Williams" <pugturd at ALLTEL.NET>
> I am growing a hand full of Arisaema here in Louisville KY. We own a
> large landscape nursery and just expanded around 5 acres. In the far
> areas of our new land is a valley like area leading to a creek in a
> forested area. I recently planted many species of Ariseama out and have
> found that something seems to be eating them now. It looks to me to be
> moles but a friend has called them voles? Is their a way to rid my self
> of this destructive monster or will I have to relocate the whole group
> to a better area? Will casto beans rid me of them or yuccas? I have
> heard they could help prevent them. Any good ideas would be appreciated.
> THANKS
>