A house cat allowed to roam freely at night is one of the best control methods for mice but if you dont have a cat or Fluffy is laying down on the job snap traps are almost as effective. Think clods of earth and whole primulas uprooted. Tips For Identifying The Animals That Dig Holes In The Ground Garden Pests Lily Beetle Organic Raised Garden Beds For mice nighttime is the right time to tear up mulch in search of bulbs or seeds. Animal digging up plants at night . From early spring on this year we seem to have a new visitor to the garden. Mice sleep during the day in underground burrows or in above-ground garden nests of leaf mulch. If the hole is shallow as if the animal was searching for insects to eat it is likely made by a squirrel. Search around your lawn and garden to determine if the animal has dug up plants. If the damage shows up right after you planted flower bulbs and scraps of bulb paper or. Animals that feed on insects and worms such as armadillos raccoons an...