They produce large numbers of spores, each of which can give rise to a new moss plant. Mosses are poor competitors with strong turfgrass and therefore form when the turf is weakened by unfavourable growing conditions. A combination of cultural and chemical methods must be used to provide effective control of moss. Chemical methods, such as applying ammonium sulfate and copper sulfate, provide a temporary means of control. A3 Voles caused this damage.
Voles are small rodents that feed on plants.
These rodents eat away at the grass and form narrow runways about 2.5 to 5.0 cm wide. When the snow is gone, these trails are evident and take several months to refill with grass. There are two main types of voles that are present in Ontario - the meadow vole and the pine vole. The meadow vole is about 150 to 190 mm, with a dark chestnut brown coat and a gray belly. It's tail is twice as long as its hind foot, and it has prominent eyes and furry ears.