Do you have pests or gophers invading your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn you will run into a pest problem at some point. Some of the most common pests are the gopher and a close relative the mole. Perhaps, its because those pesky creatures, ants and other insects are finding your lawn attractive. What can you do to get them to stop them from burrowing and nesting in your yard. We will provide you with the answers and more within this article.

Most household lawns are not big enough to attract so many invaders that will cause a serious problem as a result, but, while they can be a nuisance and cause some serious damage to your lawn. Insects are not easily spotted, some are small and unnoticed by the human eye, however they can be seen in the patches of dead, brown grass they leave behind. Some signs of moles and gophers are a bit more obvious, such as dirt mounds on top of and beneath the lawn, tunnels and holes as well. Once the problem is identified, you can then choose how you are going to alleviate the issue.

The first choice is to call a professional, using your local phone directory or a referral from a friend or relative is a good place to start. If you are like most people, you may attempt to do it yourself. If you are one of these, the first thing you need to realize is you have to size up your competition and what you are facing. We begin by taking a look at insects firstly.

When dealing with bugs, the first rule you must go by is that not all bugs are bad. We need to realize in reality that some bugs are actually natures exterminators against one another. Other insects will help control the thatch level and the two types of insects that invade your lawn are; underground and above ground insects. Above ground bugs eat your grass and the damage can be easily seen, the below ground insects do just that, they feed on your lawn though its root system, and are much more destructive of the two. They are also the most hardest to recognize since they cannot be easily spotted. Examples of these bugs will include grubs, beetle larvae and billbugs. There are thousands of species of bugs, way to many to list here. You can get a book or search around online to view the various bugs out there and what they do and function they have. You want to be careful not to kill off ally bugs.

There are 5 basic ways to treat anthills and other bugs; chemical insecticides, biological insecticides, botanical insecticides, insecticide soaps, neem insecticide and predatory bugs. There are also some designed for certain types of bugs and you need to weigh each option carefully and find the one that best suits your needs.

While moles and gophers are two very common animal pests, they are similar and often confused. Both build a complex of tunnels the lawn, however this is where the similarities end. There is a number of ways to tell them apart, moles are smaller, have a pointy snout and long front claws. They do not eat your lawn, but rather the insects they find there. The tunnels they make leave mounds of dirt on your lawn that cause it to be uneven. Gophers, also leave mounds of dirt but they do more extensive underground damage and cause sinkholes in the lawn. While they can cause just as much recurring damage and getting rid of gophers and moles leaves only one solution, you have to kill them. There are conventional methods available such as traps.

The best approach in dealing with these pests is to not have them in the first place. This can be best achieved by taking preventative care in the first place. Of course we all know that mother nature has a mind all its own.