According to Thomas Ward III, a training specialist and biologist with Critter Control, the solution to a wildlife nuisance does not have to be deadly to be effective. It is also likely to wreak havoc on the lawn. The fumigation process is not only dangerous to humans but can be lethal to animals. Ideally, fumigation will only be performed as a last resort, and always by a wildlife removal specialist. Another option is to fill the groundhog burrow with dirt or rocks. One standard solution is flooding the groundhog hole with water, which causes a woodchuck to look for drier land. Making a groundhog’s home uninhabitable can drive the critter out. STEP 3: Drive the groundhogs out of their homes. It’s advised that homeowners exercise caution when plotting out an exit point, or the woodchucks may become the neighbors’ problem. They will place another repellent in burrows farther away (closer to the exit) 1 or 2 days later, repeating the process as necessary until the groundhogs are gone. To get rid of groundhogs, homeowners will want to plan out an exit route away from the property, then place the repellent in the burrows nearest the property. Another option is a motion-detector groundhog repellent device that sprays water or flashes light to startle unwanted guests when they get close. According to experts, antifreeze can be an effective groundhog poison however, it’s not recommended because dogs are attracted to its smell and taste, and antifreeze is lethal to dogs, so homeowners will want to try one of the other (more humane) repellents instead. Ammonia, red pepper flakes, talcum powder, and garlic also make suitable woodchuck repellents and are often found in the home. Epsom salt is a useful groundhog deterrent and repellent that many homeowners may already have on hand. Bobcat urine can also be purchased from home improvement or hardware stores for this same purpose and may be even more effective. For homeowners who have dogs, another option is to sprinkle dog urine or fur around the groundhog’s nest to indicate that predators are nearby. While there are no commercial chemical repellents designed specifically for groundhog removal, products designed for other rodents may do the trick.
Photo: STEP 2: Use repellents to keep them away.
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If homeowners are not comfortable with removing groundhogs themselves or cannot safely implement the strategies below, they are advised to seek professional groundhog removal services.It’s advised to treat any unprovoked attack as a potential rabies exposure.
While groundhogs, like other rodents, are not a significant source of infectious disease to humans, they occasionally can carry rabies.The most humane time to get rid of woodchucks is from mid- to late summer to avoid separating a mother from her babies. Groundhogs reproduce from late winter until the spring or early summer and hibernate in the winter. The rodents’ appearance and tunnels or mounds can help homeowners differentiate them and apply the appropriate removal solutions. Groundhogs can easily be mistaken for other similar rodents, such as gophers, voles, and moles (if moles are the primary culprits, the best mole repellents may get rid of them).Before starting the groundhog removal process, homeowners will want to consider the following: Tips for Getting Rid of Groundhogs
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