Hey everyone, new homeowner here. Today I noticed a few spots in the yard where the dirt and brush have been disturbed, almost like something burrowed in and out a few times, all clustered near each other.
Any idea what might be causing this and what I should do about it?
For context, I’m in the PNW. The yard isn’t a typical grass lawn—it’s more of an overgrown mix of dirt, moss, and large pine trees.
Bad news: you have a truffle pig infestation. Good news: you have truffles. Just kidding! Actually, it looks like armadillos to me. I know they eat grubs, and I’ve gotten rid of them by just killing the grubs.
@Sidney
Armadillos are really only a thing in a pretty small section of the country. They dig up the ground in ways that are very similar to raccoons and skunks.
The answers so far are making me not feel stupid for asking…literally every animal being mentioned. Squirrels are definitely prevalent on the property. Haven’t seen anything else mentioned here roaming around, but they are possibilities I guess.