We just moved in and noticed our property is covered with small mounds of fresh dirt. What is this?
Most likely, you have an infestation of pocket gophers. Moles are rare in our area. They are an on going nuisance. Most hardware stores or home centers have various solutions from poisonous foods, poisonous gas, mechanical traps, non-toxic liquid ground sprays and sound generating deterrents. Generally, when a fresh sign of tunneling activity is noticed, immediate and aggressive action should be taken. Everyone has their own preference to rid the creatures from their property. Search the Tano Road Blog for recommendations or solutions. Many have hired a professional service to come and treat the condition with follow up visits scheduled weekly until the situation is resolved. Generally these services use a highly toxic poison buried in the tunnel hole and covered over with a buried stone and dirt. Access to the treated areas by pets and children would be a consideration which should be carefully reviewed with the service. Q: I have never lived where I had well water for my house. The w
