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Animals

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Quick Tips

  • You can help prevent animal problems by getting rid of potential food sources around the yard.
  • Mole and voles (field mice) make tunnels in search of food. They prefer lawns rich in thick rooted plants like dandelions and thistles.
  • Racoons and skunks generally dig up lawns to make a lunch of white grubs. Once you've managed those pests, they shouldn't be a bother to your lawn.