What is this??????

[procut]

Does anyone know what this is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Thanks.

[procut]

Here's another. They are like a spiral divot type thing about 3/4" to 1" deep.

[ACutAbovesiny]

not sure but I have something like that on one of my lawns too. We picked the account up late this year and it was there already. If Anyone knows what it is I'd like to know too.

[ACutAbovesiny]

No roots so I thought maybe grubs, but it was only a small area.

[procut]

I pulled up a few patches of sod and couldn't find any grubs, so thats not it. The same thing happened to this lawn the same time of year, about 2yrs ago. It eventually went away come spring, but now its back.

[Quail Creek LC]

What you have there are critters going after grubs. Could be coons, possums or skunks. Happens around here all the time early fall. Trust me, that is what is causing the problems. Just trapped out a coon from a customer that had the same problem. Check with your local DNR before trapping to see if it is legal or not before doing so.

[Runner]

Exactly what the above post said. Skunks and such also go after earthwprms, large insects, etc.. Deer also do this, but not for meat.

[procut]

Interesting. Like I said, I pulled up a couple pieces of sod and didn't see any grubs, did see a few earthworms.

So would trapping be the best way to solve this problem???

[Quail Creek LC]

Live traps work good. Be prepared to catch anything, especially skunks. Check with your local laws on animal removal. Your local humane society or animal control may even set out traps for you as well. Get rid of the critter and you will get rid of the problem.

[MStine315]

What about squirrels burying nuts? It's that time of year, you said it happened the same time a few years back. Is it near a wooded area or near oaks? Something else to consider. Marc

[noseha]

What you have there are critters going after grubs. Could be coons, possums or skunks. Happens around here all the time early fall. Trust me, that is what is causing the problems. Just trapped out a coon from a customer that had the same problem. Check with your local DNR before trapping to see if it is legal or not before doing so.


yes,yes !!!!!!!!

[MStine315]

Actually, now that I look at the first picture, it is probably larger animals. I was looking at the second picture. Squirrells are not that destructive. Marc

[stumper1620]

Interesting. Like I said, I pulled up a couple pieces of sod and didn't see any grubs, did see a few earthworms.

So would trapping be the best way to solve this problem???
Skunks
Dylox
Kill the food source.

[mikesturf]

Skunks
Dylox
Kill the food source.

Kill the food source :clapping: but you may still have the critters searching the yard because they remember that this yard was a great play for a yummy meal.:dizzy:

[scaper27]

definitly coons and squirrels. just trap them and move them to another location at least 10 miles radius and they won't come back there at least

[stumper1620]

Kill the food source :clapping: but you may still have the critters searching the yard because they remember that this yard was a great play for a yummy meal.:dizzy:
They'll stop when they find out that YUMMY meal is gone.

[pesticide]

down here its 99 percent armadillos that root-up turf but same same. dylox works great for this.

[procut]

ok, Thanks for all the replies.

[6'7 330]

Coon's, can ravage a lawn scavenging for grubs.Apply a curative, like Dylox.

[Ric]

Yo

Coons, skunks, armadillos, Etc are ranging animals that will work an area until chased away or the food runs out.

In addition to Sevin which will kills both earth worms and Grubs I have found the bad smell of Malathion will also keep these varmints away. Malathion is labeled for turf and is a broad insecticide that gives good control of most surface feeders. The Smell is the draw back with Malathion, But anything that has an advantage one way, has a disadvantage an other way. In this case the same smell that drives away the varmint also upsets the customer.

[GrazerZ]

Just pulling up tufts of grass is not a good barometer of grub problems. Test the areas properly 1st, fanning out. Then start killing if necessary.

[Grassmechanic]

Hi Ric, good to see you posting again. Hope things are going well in hurricane heaven. :waving:

[Rob Spread & Spray]

DOnt want to kill the earthworms. If there is no signs of grubs then dont put anything down. Try the trapping if local law allows. These critters know where they have had a good meal in the past and will stop by to check and see if dinner is ready. Once they find out no one is cooking they will move on.

[naughty62]

sounds like a good job for the photo cell activated rapping santa stored in your closet. L.O.L. :laugh: