"I caught six yesterday," proclaimed Ms. Mouse Hater. She continued her tale, then, explaining that these rodents were so small they didn't trip the standard mousetraps. "I have to get more glue traps ...

Last week I mentioned a few critters that can cause plant damage when we have snow-cover for a period. According to predicted temperatures for next week, it looks like the snow might be around a bit ...

Prairie voles (M. ochrogaster) occur statewide. They provide an important food source for many predators and their burrowing helps keep soil and plants healthy. While the ground may be frozen and ...

Looking at the second half of January, we see a scene of deep winter. Our snowpack is about 20 inches deep. Recent temperatures have exceeded minus 20 F several times. And the winter winds have ...