Tips for Keeping Rodents and Other Pests Out of Your Lawn
What are you supposed to do when moles, rabbits, gophers, squirrels, woodchucks, voles, and other furry mammals cause problems in your lawn and garden? Find out with these tips to keep your lawn healthy and free of pests.
Identify the Creature
The first step is to figure out what creature is causing all the damage and then learn something about that animal’s habits. This knowledge is crucial for putting together a plan to get rid of them.
Take Steps to Make Your Garden Less Attractive to Wildlife
Be sure to eliminate the nesting or hiding areas, such as the tall grass or brush piles. You also need to seal off any access to the crawl spaces under your Kansas City fence, deck or porch. Also, eliminate any other type of food source that these animals have, such as covering up your compost pile. This is going to discourage raccoons. If you clean up any spilled birdseed, it will help to get rid of squirrels and when you use Milky Spore along with beneficial nematodes, it can help to reduce the populations of grubs, which is a favorite food of skunks and moles.
Use the Right Control Method
While the above tips are beneficial, it is a good idea to make sure that you choose the right control method for the animal you are dealing with. Some of the most popular methods of getting rid of these pests are listed here.
Eradication
There are poison baits that can be used against some pests. However, if you have pets, this option is one you should avoid. You can also opt for scissor traps or smoke bombs for some pests, but they are not the ideal option. A holistic and humane approach is to figure out how to coexist with wildlife.
Repellants
Another viable option is scent repellents. These include things like urine from the animals natural predators, castor oil, and garlic clips, which can be an effective solution. However, they are also temporary. You will have to monitor and reapply these things for them to stay effective.
If rabbits are the problem, you can use products made with hot peppers. There are some plant types, like fritillaria and castor bean which are said to help discourage rodents. You can also use mothballs as a type of scent deterrent; however, this needs to be used cautiously because they can also be poisonous to your pets and kids.
Today, you can even find auditory and visual scare devices to repel these animals. If you aren’t sure what method will be the most effective, it’s a good idea to work with the professionals. Individuals who work in the lawn care industry will be able to help you find the right solution for your pest problem regardless of what it may be. Being informed is the best way to ensure you can get rid of the pests and ensure your lawn remains healthy throughout the year.
Contact Us
At Kansas Turfmasters, we have worked for years to find the most effective pest solutions for any issue you may have. If you are tired of your lawn, friends, and pets being affected by pests, then contact us today.
Our solutions are safe, effective, and will provide the solutions you want and need. If you want to get started, contact us for a free estimate. You can contact us by phone, or let us know what you need with our online form.