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"Moles" looking digging many shallow holes at night, looking for those red earthworms I bought in San Francisco garden nursery store. The box of red worms ($19.65) said that these worms live close to the surface, unlike the native grey worms, who burrow deep. "They aerate and fertilize the surface soil, beneficial to your topsoil!" I see these worms on surface at night, red & beautiful, clean & sleek, almost dry crawling all around among the vegetable plants looking for dead fruit flies, some rotten leaves... enjoying the night air, alone in the moon. What neat pets!
Suddenly, I awake one morning to SHALLOW HOLES dug in my garden!! For weeks I thought it was the racoons, seen often in my yard, coming from the wilds of Golden Gate Park 2 blocks away; stealing at night, with their masked burglar faces, to STEAL all of my gold fish and my one prize coy fish from my pond! Swimmers they are, diving under the boulder where the terrified fish hid.
Round holes, 2" deep, and 3-6" wide, dirt thrown outside the planter box onto the patio cement. Seedling carrots, turnips, and beets scattered or their leaves burried in 2" of soil! The "Mole" not interested in eating the tender 3" seedlings, not interested in the gourmet organic leafy rooty snacks he uprooted and abandoned so. My planter box is 8' x 14' x 2', sitting on the cement patio. I made it of huge split tree trunks, roughly; so the "Moles" (Gophers, you say? I'll know if and when one of my 3 spike pinching traps CATCHES one of them!!)-- Because the websites mostly say Gophers don't eat worms, so why would they dig shallow holes.
The "moles" entered the raised planterbox at first by digging holes at the corner, where the logs left gaps as they joined at 90 degrees. The patio-scurrying invaders would dig a hole up at a sharp angle from the cement to the surface of the garden box, then run around on the surface digging their many shallow holes. They never yet dug any underground tunnels in the planter box, but there is one such hole, going straight down at least 2', at the edge of the cement, 8' away from the planter box. That's the hole I flooded by sticking my garden hose in it and turning it on full force. In 3 mins, the hole seemed full of water, and the water level came up to the surface, and I turned it off. I hoped this would "discourage" them. Instead they dug 5 times as many SHALLOW HOLES than they had before! WAR!
Because all the websites I read said gophers eat only plants, not worms or insects, and only one website said they eat worms, MY VOTE FOR THE DIGGER OF SHALLOW HOLES IS MOLES.
--Albert Hannum, e-mail hannum7@Yahoo.com
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Squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, moles and voles.
How can I effectively address the issue of small round holes in my yard?
To effectively address small round holes in your yard, identify the cause such as burrowing animals like moles or rodents. Use traps or repellents to remove them, and consider filling the holes with soil and grass seed to restore the lawn's appearance. Regular maintenance and monitoring can help prevent future holes from forming.
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Yes, I have encountered garter snake holes in my yard.
Have you ever found pictures of snake holes in your yard?
No, I have never found pictures of snake holes in my yard.
Do snakes make holes in the yard?
No, snakes do not make holes in the yard. They may use existing holes or burrows made by other animals for shelter, but they do not create their own holes.
Do snakes make holes in your yard?
No, snakes do not make holes in your yard. They may use existing holes or burrows made by other animals for shelter, but they do not create holes themselves.
Do snakes dig holes in the yard?
No, snakes do not dig holes in the yard. They typically use existing holes or burrows made by other animals for shelter.
Why are there little holes in my yard?
The little holes in your yard are likely caused by animals such as moles, voles, or insects digging for food or creating burrows.
How can one identify burrowing animal holes in their yard or garden?
One way to identify burrowing animal holes in your yard or garden is to look for small, round openings in the ground with a mound of dirt nearby. These holes are typically the entrances to burrows made by animals like moles, gophers, or groundhogs. You may also notice tunnels or raised ridges in the soil, which can indicate the presence of burrowing animals.
Are there any holes in your yard without any mounds present?
Yes, it is possible to have holes in your yard without any mounds present. These holes could be caused by burrowing animals or other natural processes.
Why do I have small holes in my yard and how can I prevent them from appearing?
Small holes in your yard are likely caused by burrowing animals such as moles, voles, or gophers. To prevent these holes from appearing, you can try using repellents, installing barriers, or setting traps to deter these animals from digging in your yard. Regular maintenance and keeping your yard clean can also help prevent burrowing animals from making a home in your yard.
Do I need to be concerned about the presence of snake holes in my yard?
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