Predators Cats: Although cats are usually the go-to animal for mice hunting, they are generally less effective than most people assume. Usually the mice hide in places that a cat cannot reach and although the catâs odor is supposed to scare mice, it can eventually attract mice once they get used to the smell.
They can also act as pest and disease carriers, transporting additional problems such as fleas or ringworm. Thankfully, if you find mice digging holes in your yard, you have several solutions â physical, cultural and chemical â to remedy the problem. Mice populations in gardens and yards can quickly be controlled using the simple snap-style mouse trap sold in most home and hardware stores.
Chipmunks can destroy flowerbeds by digging up bulbs and burying seed and nut caches in the soft soil. Their tunnels and burrow holes result in an uneven lawn. Filling the holes provides only temporary relief unless you take further steps to make your yard less inviting to the furry animals.ven small holes where gas lines or wires enter the home can give a determined chipmunk access. Fill the holes with caulk, or cover ventilation holes, such as a clothes dryer vent, by using screen mesh that has 1/4-inch holes.