walshie 2,804 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'm sure there's a better section to ask this but here goes....to all you pest controllers.... This isn't a quiz as I don't know the answers, hence the questions. Question 1: I was at my new gaff this morning having a nosey round the garden and as I was looking at the veg patch, I saw something brown dart past. At first I thought it was a mouse, then I checked where it had gone and it had gone down a tiny hole in the earth. Further inspection found a few more of these holes in the earth and the grass, all close to the veg patch. They were all about 1-1 1/2" in diameter, perfectly round and no pile of earth beside them. What do you reckon it was that made them? And can they be got rid of? Question 2: Further away from the house I saw half a dozen other places animals had been. These were bigger, probably 3" across, but weren't holes. They were about 1" deep and the grass round them had sort of been dragged back. Same question as above. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Only been there 2 minutes and already planning the destruction of all Welsh wildlife. I'm sure there's a better section to ask this but here goes....to all you pest controllers.... This isn't a quiz as I don't know the answers, hence the questions. Question 1: I was at my new gaff this morning having a nosey round the garden and as I was looking at the veg patch, I saw something brown dart past. At first I thought it was a mouse, then I checked where it had gone and it had gone down a tiny hole in the earth. Further inspection found a few more of these holes in the earth and the grass, all close to the veg patch. They were all about 1-1 1/2" in diameter, perfectly round and no pile of earth beside them. What do you reckon it was that made them? And can they be got rid of? Question 2: Further away from the house I saw half a dozen other places animals had been. These were bigger, probably 3" across, but weren't holes. They were about 1" deep and the grass round them had sort of been dragged back. Same question as above. Cheers. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,038 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Vole holes the first ones,maybe badgers grubbing up worms the others 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Vole holes the first ones,maybe badgers grubbing up worms the others Yep voles are the first 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,802 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Welsh veg rats ...start out small 11/2 inch ...get bigger , start digging new holes 3 inches , fully grown they are the size of a small horse & will wipe out the veg patch in no time ....get the 243 out its your only chance mate ... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Seriously though, it sounds as if in the first instance you have the very rare Teifi valley shrew. If you have they will have to turn your ground into a SSSI which means you cannot touch the ground. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Welsh veg rats ...start out small 11/2 inch ...get bigger , start digging new holes 3 inches , fully grown they are the size of a small horse & will wipe out the veg patch in no time ....get the 243 out its your only chance mate ... I haven't got a 243. Do you reckon a 308 will do it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Guy int pub said first one is deffo Dai, and the second one sounds like a Rhydian? What does that mean in English Johnny? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 To everyone giving sensible suggestions, thank you. To everyone giving unhelpful suggestions, (and you know who you are) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,802 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Welsh veg rats ...start out small 11/2 inch ...get bigger , start digging new holes 3 inches , fully grown they are the size of a small horse & will wipe out the veg patch in no time ....get the 243 out its your only chance mate ... I haven't got a 243. Do you reckon a 308 will do it? Oh , even better , 150 grain soft points should do nicely ...pity they don't eat nice , been told by Welsh Mike they taste like rotten cabbage .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,802 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Voles & badgers indeed ..!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,816 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 definatly wombles 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Could be English wildlife settling into their second homes ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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