Voles? Moles? Groundhogs? Learn how to identify the animals digging holes in your yard and protect your garden from further damage.

The extension office often receives inquiries from homeowners about little crit ters that dig holes in their yard. They are usually rodents — some excavate mounds of soil, others just create holes in ...

A paw print in baked mud at Joshua Tree National Park, likely from a coyote. Brad Sutton/National Park Service Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from racoons, squirrels and ...

Being able to spot the difference between the damage caused by moles and voles is key when trying to banish these pets from your lawn and garden.

You can determine the source of holes in your yard without mounds by inspecting the damage and watching for animals. Insects like grubs, wasps, and bees could be the source of this damage. Animals ...