Garden Pests and Diseases: trapping groundhogs?, 1 by linjasar

linjasar wrote:
Hi Suzi,

Thanks for the tip. I really think it's voles and they're after the roots of my plants. So far, all my asters have suddenly died and the tall garden phlox are withering at the top. We don't have any holes in the yard. I'll look into the Beetles though as I do grow roses. Haven't had too much of a problem. My trouble is location, location, location. My gardens are along the woods and I'm just asking for it. Still no sign of the groundhog yet. That little bunny keeps eating the chickweed and not my plants. I'm just watching and waiting. I did see two snakes yesterday though. I think they're after the critters running around. One was a fairly young black snake and he just might take care of the little varments. I know, snakes are yucky, but I'm always glad its a garter snake or black snake instead of a copperhead. I see you're in Moon Twhship. I'm in Buffalo Twnship in Butler County. Work in the 'Burg. Thanks again! Linda