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About Stephen Vantassel
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I was a professional animal damage controller. If you are having problems with squirrels, raccoons, beavers, moles, voles, etc. damaging your property, I can help give you information to resolve that damage. I was an assistant editor for Wildlife Control Technology magazine and have published numerous articles as well as two books in this field.

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former Assistant Editor of Wildlife Control Technology magazine, the nation's only exclusive professional magazine for animal damage controllers. I have published two books, the Wildlife Removal Handbook and the Wildlife Damage Inspection Handbook.

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Pests - Mulch Digger

Expert: Stephen Vantassel - 10/29/2009

Question
I live in Dallas, Texas. I have several mulched areas in my backyard that are used for landscaping areas such as small shrubs, youpon hollies, crepemyrtles. There are no flower shubs in these areas. I am in a residential area, but the area that backs up to my property is 5 acre lots with no farm animals. Recently, all of my mulched areas are "perfectly tilled." There are no holes. I thought it was my dogs, but they would not do this. Every inch of every area is tilled. About a month ago, we had a problem with a skunk (sprayed the dog) but nothing since. What do you think this animal is? Is he digging for grubs? If so, are grubs treatable. Please help.

Answer
I suspect the culprit would be skunks or an armadillo.

Controlling for grubs after wildlife find them is essentially useless. but I suspect treating grubs after the damage starts makes people feel better. I suggest, letting the animals finish the job. Then make sure to treat BEFORE damage begins next year.

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