While grubs are more active during summer, obvious signs are plenty of C-shaped, white grubs in the soil, if your grass feels spongy or if grass has dry, irregular patches. Quite often, you could ...

If you notice that an animal is digging holes in your yard, it's safe to guess it could be some type of rodent. The term 'rodents' doesn't just apply to mice and rats, and rodents come with risks.

If you attract nesting birds, you may worry that snakes eat birds and eggs. Learn how to lower the risk. Also learn if birds ...

From time to time my husband finds a leafy nest of baby mice in the toolshed, tucked into the rag drawer. When that happens, he quietly closes the drawer and heads to the house for a rag.

Dear Heloise: When storing luggage, coolers and other items, always make sure that all compartments are zipped or snapped closed. I took a cooler off the garage shelf and found a nest of baby mice ...

If you are noticing a lot of mound-free holes, this could be the handy work of lawn grubs. Essentially, grubs are baby insects – also known as larvae. As they develop into adult grubs, these ...

A groundhog poking its head out of a burrow (Image credit: Shutterstock) Spotting larger holes in your lawn can be alarming, and one culprit could be the troublesome groundhog. Much like squirrels ...