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 ...

Have you ever had plants or bulbs that seem to disappear below ground or plants that look like a critter was below ground gnawing at the roots and stems? If so, you are probably dealing with voles.

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) -- Pleasanton residents are experiencing an infestation of voles in their backyard. They tried to remove them, but a recent law prevents the use of any poison. Now, they're ...