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Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Terence da silva, Jun 9, 2018.

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    Terence da silva Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi guys! Can anyone tell me what this might be. Small holes, pinky/pen size holes with dead grass around, Ive poured water down there to see if anything comes out but nothing yet. Not sure what it is or how to get rid of. Appearing all over the lawn in groupings!
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  2. Phil A

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    Welcome to the Corner :sign0016:

    Might be emergence holes of Crane flies, the larvae (leatherjackets) feed on grass roots.
     
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      Could be Badgers. They like digging up lawns to get worms. I've seen similar looking holes in lawns.
       
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        Good morning @Terence da silva it does look like a badger problem:smile:

        ps.I enlarged your image for you my friend:smile:
         
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        If it is Badgers you can feed them peanuts and dog food and they might be inclined to leave your lawn alone.
         
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          Or better still, get a neighbour in the next street or two to feed them with peanuts and dog food to get them to move from your garden.:dunno::whistle::heehee:
           
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            Nuke it from orbit, it’s the only way to be sure :biggrin:
             
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              :sign0016: to the forum @Terence da silva . I agree with Zigs, and think this looks like the damage caused by cranefly lava.
              I think it is a good idea to give your grass a good rake over and spike it to let the air in. If the grass is healthy it will all green up again.
               
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                  Not sure what it is but pretty sure its not badgers as we have them and they dig big holes.
                   
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