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What pest made this hole in the ground with granular debris around it, have picture won’t upload
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Pest dug hole in ground see picture in my planting bed, won’t let me upload #886894
Asked October 01, 2024, 6:15 PM EDT
What pest made this hole in the ground with granular debris around it, have picture won’t upload
Franklin County Ohio
Expert Response
Greetings,
It can be difficult to diagnose what pest did what in many cases. I found a decision tree from Iowa State that can assist with identifying what pest is digging in your yard. You can access it here: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/diagnosing-holes-yard
Tim
It can be difficult to diagnose what pest did what in many cases. I found a decision tree from Iowa State that can assist with identifying what pest is digging in your yard. You can access it here: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/diagnosing-holes-yard
Tim
Greetings,
That looks to be a mound of debris dug out by a burrowing insect or arthropod such as ants or ground nesting bees. If that is the case you should see the insect activity to make a positive identification.
Tim
That looks to be a mound of debris dug out by a burrowing insect or arthropod such as ants or ground nesting bees. If that is the case you should see the insect activity to make a positive identification.
Tim
Thanks for the quick reply.
Put diatomaceous earth immediately on it have noticed 1-3 ants will send picture of 1.
Picture of 1 ant (center of picture)
Thanks for the quick reply.Put diatomaceous earth immediately on it have noticed 1-3 ants will send picture of 1.
Looks like you have your confirmation. If you wish to remove this via pesticide application, make sure to read, understand, and follow the label on the product to ensure safe usage. The label is the law.
Tim
Tim
