Groundhog Removal
Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks and can cause a lot of damage to your property. They burrow deep into the ground and create large holes by excavating dirt. These tunnels might end up underneath your home, compromising the structure. Getting rid of these animals as quickly as possible with the help of a professional is always the best course of action.
What kind of damage can groundhogs cause?
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A groundhog can remove as much as 700 pounds of soil as they complete their tunnels. These tunnels can undermine the foundation of your home or another structure on your property which can eventually lead to damage.
Gardeners also understand the damage that a groundhog or woodchuck can cause. They often steal beans, strawberries, peas and many other kinds of plants that gardeners enjoy growing.
Can I get rid of groundhogs myself?
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There are a number of chemical repellents that you might be able to use to help rid your property of groundhogs. However, repellents are not usually 100% effective. Actually, they very rarely work at all. You need to get rid of the groundhog population on your property before they have enough time to breed. The young are born around April or May, so it is extremely important to get rid of any groundhogs before this part of the year.
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If the groundhog population on your property has bred, you should not be surprised to find a large amount of tunnels appearing soon. The young groundhogs will leave the den of their mother when they are about five weeks old to seek out their own den. These young groundhogs will dig up holes that you may have already filled up with dirt -- causing even more possible damage.
Are woodchucks dangerous?
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A woodchuck is not necessarily a dangerous animal, as they usually run away from humans unless their den is threatened. If they feel like their den is being threatened, they will defend themselves with two large incisors at the front of their jaw as well as their front claws. In addition, they have been known to carry rabies from time to time. But, the biggest danger is the threat that they pose to your home and your property.
When do you need to call a professional?
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Taking control of your groundhog problem is best done sooner rather than later. It is best to contact professionals, like the technicians at Wildlife Damage Control, as soon as you realize that there is a woodchuck population on your property.

We can set traps to catch the animals and safely remove them from your property before they cause major damage. Wildlife Damage Control also offer exclusion work after the animals are removed. Our technique of blocking the denning activity after we remove the animals have been 100 % successful of future infestations thus far.
