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Gophers are mostly herbivores and feed on a range of plant materials, and their love for roots can cause damage to garden plants like trees, flowers, vegetables, and shrubs. Gophers are burrowing rodents that live in tunnels in the ground. They create these tunnels by moving through the soil with their teeth and chiseling it…
Gophers are omnivores but mostly herbivores. They eat plants, such as flowers, roots, and tubers. But gophers also enjoy grasses, fruits, and grains. Gophers don’t generally eat animals unless they need to survive in extreme conditions or if they are starving. So, gophers are mainly herbivores that do to a lesser extent prey on smaller…
Gophers are not just cute little furry creatures that live in the ground all the time. They’re also pesky rodents with a penchant for chewing plants and vegetables, including things like tomatoes, potatoes, squash, and pumpkins. Gophers will eat almost anything they can get their teeth on, but they seem particularly fond of roots and…
Gophers are rodents that, just like their groundhog cousins, like to eat all kinds of plants! They are considered pests by most gardeners, as they munch on many types of plants including flowers – especially their bulbs and seeds. However, there are indeed gopher-resistant flowers that can be used to protect and keep them away…
Different crab species have different ways of breathing to suit their habitat. Some crabs live in water, others on land. Additionally, many crabs spend a large proportion of their time underground. The blue land crab (not to be confused with the blue crab, which is water-adapted) can move seamlessly between water and land. On the…
As a gardener, it’s important to know which animals pose a threat to your plants. One of the animals that can cause damage to your garden is deer. Deer are known to be selective eaters and tend to avoid plants with strong flavors or scents. While it is not common for deer to eat hot…
Shrews are small mole-like creatures that live above as well as underground. They are often found in North American yards, where they will feed on everything from vegetables to pet food and bird seeds. Shrews are attracted to yards with lots of plants, fruits, grains and vegetables. They like moist and fertile soil with lots…
As a garden owner, I have always been fascinated by the wildlife that visits my backyard. One of the most common visitors I get is deer. Deer are not known to regularly consume horse chestnuts, as these nuts contain aesculin, a compound that can be toxic to them. However, deer may occasionally nibble on horse…
As a garden owner, I have often found myself in a dilemma when it comes to pests. One question that has been on my mind for a while is whether moles eat slugs. Yes, moles do eat slugs. Moles are opportunistic feeders and primarily consume insects, worms, and other invertebrates found in the soil. Slugs…
Hello there! As a proud garden owner, I always try to keep my lawn green and healthy. But in doing so, I’ve encountered a few problems with pesky critters that love to dig holes and eat roots. Yes, moles do eat termites. Moles are insectivores, primarily feeding on insects, grubs, and worms found in the…
