[Ptmcbriz]

We get the same type holes in our yard. It’s an armadillo. They make holes through out our neighborhood in yards as quick escape from predators. I fill them up and lay a heavy paver tile over it. They move on elsewhere.

[Topspinmo]

IMO Don’t want to open up differ can of worms by calling someone. See how far back it going and just fill it in. Looks like animal, rodent, something dug it. Buy some bags of dirt and fill it in and be done. Dirt bags going to be cheaper and anyone you call IMO.

[Eagles8]

fill it in and cover the area with cayenne pepper. They travel by sense of smell...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by callalily

3rd an last try at pic

We have lived here for eighteen years and the first folks I would call is the Warranty Department................BUT do not go there in a huff EVER and don't start being critical of the place or the developer, because I have found that they have ALWAYS been helpful and there may be a charge, but problems are solved.

And don't forget, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Not that you sound like an angry person at all.........just giving advice to all. I am a huge fan of the helpers who answer the phone at WARRANTY.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO Don’t want to open up differ can of worms by calling someone. See how far back it going and just fill it in. Looks like animal, rodent, something dug it. Buy some bags of dirt and fill it in and be done. Dirt bags going to be cheaper and anyone you call IMO.

HAHA, I tried recovering a hole with the dirt a half a dozen times all while spraying the smelly repellant from Lowes and it did not phase the critter. I been buying bags of rock from Lowes to fill in and so far it works great.

[Road-Runner]

100% agree with cayenne pepper recommendation above. We had an armadillo issue a year or so ago, dug some pretty large holes and rooted around the yard as well, we liberally sprinkled cayenne pepper in the holes themselves and in the rest of the islands so they wouldn't move there. Did it twice using less than two shakers worth and voila, no more armadillo problems.

[asianthree]

Who does your pest control. That would be the first call.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

I would call the FD and report the start of a sinkhole at the foundation. Let them take it from there. Then document it with a paper trail for your insurance company. Take lots of pictures.

Picture shows obvious animal digging. Sinkhole (aka ground collapse) would be depression not tunnel under the foundation.

[mrdarcy]

Here are some pest trapper contacts for future use:
1) Dr. Critter: 800-932-7287 (Has a branch in Lady Lake)
2) Critter Control: 352-697-7187
3) Above and Beyond Wildlife Control: 352-568-1355 (Bushnell)
4) Blakes Wildlife Pest Control Removal: 352-299-0248 (Ocala)

[callalily]

Thanks everyone. I did send an email to warranty and they took 5 business days to get back to me whereupon they said, nope, it's not our responsibility. I'll contact my pest people next.