Some factors can have a negative impact on the appearance and health of your lawn. However, other factors, such as soil type and inclement weather, are easily managed and prevented with the right advice and resources. For valuable tips and tricks, read on.

What's the Deal with Your Lawn?

Rodents and other small creatures can damage your lawn's appearance and quality. It is possible to identify which type of critter caused your lawn's destruction and get rid of them.

Moles

Moles consume insects living in the soil under your lawn. Their bodies are designed to dig underground, with long, pointed noses and long claws. Moles may leave behind raised ridges on your lawn and create volcano-shaped mounds of earth as they move around.

Voles

The appearance and size of voles are very similar to field mice. They also have the same habits and behaviors as moles, including tunneling. However, they are more likely to be found at the surface, eating a vegetarian diet that includes blades of grass, root veggies, and flower bulbs.

Skunks or Raccoons

Raccoons or skunks may have caused numerous holes in your yard and garden. These creatures can inflict severe damage on your lawn and garden as they scour the grass for food.

Gophers

You may find crescent- or horseshoe-shaped mounds of earth all around your property. This could be a sign that there are pocket gophers below the ground. Although their main diet is plant-based, they can also chew sprinkler lines.

Ground Squirrels

Although they have the same characteristics as tree squirrels, these squirrels live underground in burrows. They can eat leaves, twigs, and other organic matter. They can be a problem when you are trying to manage your yard.

Tips to Prevent Rodent Lawn Damage

After determining the source of the damage, you can start to implement measures to regain control over your outdoor environment. Here are some tips:

• The hunt for grubs is what causes lawn damage by skunks. Crows and other creatures like raccoons could also damage your lawn while searching for food sources. Grub control is the best method to deter them. You can maintain a thick, healthy lawn by applying an insecticide when necessary.

• To capture and exterminate pests and rodents from your property, you can use humane traps.

• You can spread predator urine granules all over your yard to repel rats, squirrels, moles, and other pests.

• Ammonia is known for its strong, unpleasant odor. It may be used to repel pests like rabbits. Spray the entire fence with ammonia or place ammonia-soaked strips of cloth at your yard's entry points.

• Motion-activated sprinklers or security lights can wake most animals and send them scurrying.

Rodents, and other pests, are part of a balanced ecosystem. They are a sign you have a healthy landscape.