What are the health risks of having voles on my property?
A. Voles host fleas, ticks and lice which can transmit the Plague, babesiosis, Lyme disease, giardia, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The voles themselves can transmit tularemia and rabies. You should be especially careful of voles that behave unusually. Do not attempt to capture a vole by hand. Take precautions when handling vole feces or urine or their carcasses. Wear gloves and masks. Carcasses should be disposed of according to regulations applicable in your area-usually burning is the safest method.
