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Critters digging up lawn #926512
Asked March 22, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
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Thanks for the question.
Perhaps these holes could reflect vole activity, but I’m more inclined to think they are holes made by birds and/or skunks in search for grubs in the soil. See the following for further information:
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/whats-digging-your-yard
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/japanese-beetles
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/animals-digging-lawns/
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