The extension office says vole populations surge about every 10 to 12 years. The rodents can damage pastures, lawns and gardens. They can also kill trees by girdling the trunk.

Officials in central Idaho say the vole population appears likely to reach a peak this year due to a mange epidemic that wiped out foxes.

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KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) – Officials in central Idaho say the vole population appears likely to spike this year due to a mange epidemic that wiped out foxes. Lauren Golden of the University of Idaho ...