{"id":376,"date":"2022-05-10T19:33:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T19:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2022-05-10T19:33:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T19:33:07","slug":"3-steps-to-safe-and-humane-groundhog-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/3-steps-to-safe-and-humane-groundhog-control\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Safe and Humane Groundhog Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you call them groundhogs or woodchucks, these thrifty critters are commonly a nuisance to landowners. If you are dealing with a nuisance groundhog problem, it is necessary to find a solution that is both effective and non-lethal. Continue below to learn the 3 step process to safe and humane groundhog removal and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Groundhog Removal and Control Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The process of removing groundhogs from a property and mitigating any future activity can include a combination of methodologies and techniques. Overall, safe and humane groundhog removal and control can be accomplished in 3 key steps: identification, modification, and exclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying a Groundhog Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first step to getting rid of a groundhog problem is to identify where their activity is localized. Do some observation over the course of a few days or weeks to pinpoint where they are going, what they are after, and what kinds of damage they are leaving in their wake. By knowing where the groundhogs are hanging out, you can better put an end to their nuisance activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groundhogs are after three things: food, water, and shelter. Gardens and crops are most at risk. If your gardens or crops look pillaged, you can safely assume the groundhogs are to blame. Other signs of groundhog tampering include nibbled grass and clovers, chewed tree bark, chewed up electrical wiring, and lawn burrowing. Groundhogs like to disguise their burrow entrances with leaves and sticks, so piles of such materials are a key indicator of groundhog activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modifying the Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are sure you have a groundhog presence on or around your property, you can move forward by removing all the things that attract them to your yard. As mentioned, groundhogs want food, water, and shelter. They eat grasses and clovers, but especially love peas, melon, beans, and alfalfa sprouts. They may also eat stored pet food and livestock feed. Be sure these items are secured with fencing, barriers, or lids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groundhogs also like to chew on trees and woody plants to sharpen their teeth. Consider implementing barrier systems around vulnerable trees to prevent groundhog chewing. When it comes to their burrows, they love to make their homes in areas of the lawn that are covered with camouflage like stick piles, leaf piles, underbrush, and tall grasses. Eliminate these shelter covers to stop groundhogs from burrowing in your lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excluding Groundhogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have groundhogs present on your property, you may need to have them physically extracted with the help of a licensed and qualified professional. Contact a local Indianapolis critter control company<\/a> for humane groundhog removal and control<\/a> service. They use live traps to catch groundhogs, so the methods are non-lethal and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have groundhogs around your property, your final step is to choose an effective groundhog control plan to prevent future intrusions and tampering. Animal repellents work well because they provide a barrier around the perimeter of a property that works like an invisible fence. Groundhog repellents come in granular or liquid form, but you can also make your own at home. Use ingredients like spicy peppers, capsaicin, and putrescent egg for the most effective repellent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are groundhogs disturbing your Indiana property?<\/strong> Contact Budget Animal Removal<\/a> at 317-875-3099 for fast and affordable animal removal and control services<\/a> to get rid of groundhogs in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a> and its surrounding counties. Request a free estimate or advice, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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