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Conway Lum, Certified horticultural technician and GardenWise plant troubleshooterThere is not enough information given so I am going to take a wild guess since I have not encountered this type of problem. The dips and the insects could be related or two separate problems.
If possible try to capture the insect in question and have it identified by a specialist, e.g., local garden centre or nursery (hopefully the staff might recognize the insect). The insects could be the “ground nesting bee,” which are beneficial for pollination. Insects should be considered harmless unless proven otherwise.
The soil condition must be determined, e.g., is there proper depth (min. 10 to 15 cm of soil), adequate drainage, optimum soil texture. Other factors necessary for a successful lawn are correct soil pH, light exposure, grass types appropriate to the conditions they are growing in, etc. Dips, holes and unhealthy lawns can also result from skunks looking for grubs, worms or other insects. Review cultural and environmental conditions to improve chances of growing a successful lawn.
If possible try to capture the insect in question and have it identified by a specialist, e.g., local garden centre or nursery (hopefully the staff might recognize the insect). The insects could be the “ground nesting bee,” which are beneficial for pollination. Insects should be considered harmless unless proven otherwise.
The soil condition must be determined, e.g., is there proper depth (min. 10 to 15 cm of soil), adequate drainage, optimum soil texture. Other factors necessary for a successful lawn are correct soil pH, light exposure, grass types appropriate to the conditions they are growing in, etc. Dips, holes and unhealthy lawns can also result from skunks looking for grubs, worms or other insects. Review cultural and environmental conditions to improve chances of growing a successful lawn.
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