Voles, moles, and gophers are notorious lawn pests that dig tunnels under the grass. This creates unsightly and potentially dangerous mounds that you or your children can trip over. Not only that, but their tunnels damage the lawn's root system, making it more difficult for the grass to grow and thrive. With artificial grass, on the other hand, you won't have to worry about these pesky critters anymore, as a synthetic lawn deters them. Here's what you need to know. Call us today to schedule a consultation.

No Food to Eat

Because rodents often eat grass, they are drawn to lush, full lawns. However, artificial grass is not edible, so there is nothing to attract voles, gophers, and the like in the first place. If you previously had a natural lawn and have recently replaced it, some rodents may still be in the area, but they will quickly realize that there is no food to be found in your new synthetic lawn and move on to greener (live) pastures.

Deters Insect and Other Pest Activity

Some rodents occasionally eat insects and larvae, which are common in natural grass. Artificial grass does not provide a suitable home for these insects, as there is nothing for them to eat, so you won't find much pest activity in synthetic grass. This, in turn, deters small rodents from taking up residence as well.

Tough to Get Through

Even the most tenacious rodents will have a hard time burrowing through artificial grass due to the dense weave of the fibers. When they have trouble digging, they are likely to simply give up and move on to another location that is more suitable. If your turf is installed properly, even if a rodent does manage to get through the top layer of the grass, they'll still have difficulty tunneling underneath, as the ground is typically packed down during the installation process, making it denser and tougher to dig through.

Heavy-Duty Barriers Available

To give your synthetic grass even more protection against rodents if you live in an area of Alberta with high rodent activity, you have the option of adding an extra barrier under the turf. During the installation process, your technicians can add this barrier before laying down the turf and infill. This way, there is further deterrent even if a critter makes it through the artificial grass itself.

Easy to Repair

If you have just recently made the switch from natural to synthetic grass due to rodent activity, you may still find rodents on your property in the early days and weeks after the installation. As they attempt to dig into your new artificial grass at the start, it may take a little while before they realize your property no longer provides a suitable home for them. Although they will undoubtedly move on eventually, they may cause minor damage to your turf before they go. Fortunately, it is much easier and less costly to replace a small patch of artificial grass than it is to restore a rodent-damaged lawn.

Protect Your Property with Artificial Grass

Voles, gophers, and the pocket gophers that are commonly (yet incorrectly) referred to as moles here in Alberta, can be the bane of your existence as the owner of a natural lawn. If you are sick and tired of battling against these critters, artificial grass can be a lifesaver. It successfully prevents rodents from digging in your yard and deters them from making your yard their home.

We would love to tell you more about the other benefits of synthetic turf, so don't be shy about reaching out to our team. We'll answer all of your questions and arrange the installation of your new artificial grass.