General Folsom Vole Facts
Voles, also known as meadow mouse, field mouse and pine voles, are small and gray in color. They weigh up to 4 ounces.
They look harmless but can be quite agressive when cornered. They do not hibernate so they are active all year round in the El Dorado Hills area. They forage in the day or night.
Vole Habitat
Voles are found throughout North America. They typically live in meadows and fields. Most often they are found in agricultural areas. They live mostly below ground and like to feel protected. You will find their homes in weedy gardens, abandoned fields and fallow plots all around El Dorado Hills.
Vole Reproduction
Since they are often the main staple in many predators diet, they reproduce at an incredible rate. They reproduce up to 10 times a year with an average of 5 young per litter. Gestations last about 23 days.
Vole Diet
They eat their weight in food every day. Vegetarians, voles typically dine on vegetables and grains.
