QuestionI 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.
AnswerI 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.