I have holes in the ground about the size of Quarters, what could it be?

Question

In my backyard, I found many holes about the size of quarters or little bigger and I have never had that before. Could it be an animal such as mice? or is it because the ground is too dry and something is making it automatically? Or a snake?

Answer 1

Do you have squirrels or chipmunks in your area? I just had a few holes like this in my garden and I think its from a family of chipmunks that hang around waiting for peanuts or the squirrels that chase them away.

Answer 2

It could be a snake..but probably not if there are a lot of them. Most likely mole crickets. They drill holes in the ground and you will see kinds of "plugs" that were in the holes. I live in Florida and I get those a lot. Look for a lawn pest killer at the hardware store that defends your lawn from and kills mole crickets. If they dont go away...it's something else :). hope this helps.

Answer 3

I live in Missouri. Here we have wolf spiders that make a hole that size. Crawdads may be another source, but that sounds too small, plus there would be a mound of mud to one side of the hole. Pull up a lawn chair, get yourself a glass of tea, and wait him out.

Answer 4

There are only two possibilities.1.)Bees love two make underground nest.-If so start a car or loud noise wait a nd see if so then call exterminater.2.)any other small animal-highly unlikly a snake ince they are cold blooded,(the cold of the ground would take the energy of the snake and then kill the snake.)Agian call ext.

Answer 5

It could be bees who make their holes in the ground. My son got stung by a bee when he curiously watched a small hole in the ground.

Yellowjacket nests in the ground near your home must be destroyed. It's easy to find the nest-look for hovering 'scout' wasps guarding a little hole in the ground that lots of yellowjackets are flying in and out of. (It's easiest to spot them in the middle of the day.) Don't get too close during daylight hours, though-they'll come after you.

Answer 6

Is it in the mulch or soft soil? If you do not see large tunnels (like mores make) then it could be chipmunks/ground squirrels. Snakes do not make holes. If it's near a lake or river bank it could also be crawdads.

Answer 7

it could also be cicada's (not sure on the spelling) this particular batch comes out every 17 years and this so happens to be the year. by us in Wisconsin, particularly walworth county they're expected to be around 1 million per acre...YUCK!
they are the bugs that make the high pitch noise when it is hot and humid outside...kinda sounds like electricity running through the wires.

Answer 8

You have a yard full of chipmunks. They will chew off your plant roots till your yard is dead. We had them in Pennsylvania. They are nasty little creatures that will put seeds and nuts in your house between the walls and kill the yard. Don't use poison because if they get in the house and die the smell is awful. Try traps or use what your lawn and garden place recommends. maybe they will sell you a deterrent to chase them away. Good luck.

Answer 9

You probably have a mole problem.The most humane way to get rid of them is to place traps at their main tunnels."How do I find the main tunnel?,you may ask.Moles leave trails of raised earth as they burrow along in search of food,ie:worms,grubs,insects,etc.If you stomp these areas flat the mole will reopen the tunnels and you will have found the main tunnels.If you are inhumane then get some poison from your local lawn and garden center but please be careful not to poison other wildlife.

Answer 10

My best guess would be a mole... their holes are about that size. You might want to call a rodent control company get their thoughts on the matter.