Do not pet

Voles are cute, fuzzy creatures that you may find on your property or in your home. If you do see one, no matter how tempting, it is safest not to touch them. These animals can carry plague and tularemia. Tularemia is a disease affecting the skin, eyes, lymph nodes, and lungs. Contracting this disease may also come with flu-like symptoms. It can be treated, but is better to avoid all together. To do so, if you need to remove voles from your property call Guardian Wildlife Services.