Get Rid of Groundhogs (Woodchucks)

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The woodchuck, also known as the groundhog (Marmota monax), is a common species in Connecticut and is found throughout the state in a variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, and forest edges.

Woodchucks are herbivorous animals that feed on a variety of plant material, including grasses, clover, dandelion, and other weeds. They are known for their ability to dig burrows in the ground, which can cause damage to lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields.

The burrows of woodchucks can be extensive, with multiple entrances and chambers, and can extend up to 30 feet in length. These burrows can cause tripping hazards for humans and animals, and can also damage lawn equipment such as lawnmowers.

In addition to physical damage, woodchucks can also cause damage to gardens and crops by feeding on plant material. They are particularly fond of vegetables such as lettuce, peas, and beans, and can quickly decimate a garden if left unchecked.

Overall, while woodchucks are fascinating and important members of the ecosystem, they can cause significant damage to property and crops in Connecticut. Therefore, it is important to manage their populations and minimize their impact on human activities. This can be done through a variety of methods, including exclusion, habitat modification, and, in some cases, humane trapping and removal

Receiving calls to Get rid of groundhogs from under sheds and decks is a common service provided from spring until fall every year in Connecticut. . Not to be confused with moles, woodchucks do not leave tunnels in your lawn. No animal will make a gardener angrier than the groundhog. First off groundhogs will eat just about anything growing including “deer proof” plants. Secondly, It is not uncommon for them to pick one color of flower to eat and touch no other flowers until every flower no matter what species is consumed. I prefer to use traps that go over the woodchucks hole. These positive set woodchuck traps need no bait and will only catch the animals living in the burrow.

Get rid of Woodchuck (Groundhog) from under shed

Have you noticed that something has dug under your shed? If you see a mound of dirt it is likely a woodchuck under the shed. Skunks, raccoons and opossums will also make their home under sheds. Groundhogs (woodchucks), and skunks are the state of Connecticut’s two most likely suspects digging under sheds. Groundhogs dig the largest and most elaborate Burroughs out of all our Connecticut nuisance wildlife. I have seen them cause corners of sheds to sink in the ground because of their digging. Groundhogs will only go to the bathroom in latrine tunnels they dig specifically for this purpose. When one woodchuck latrine is full they will dig a new one. When you see a dug hole going under your shed give us a call to get rid of your ground hog problem.

Getting rid of Groundhog (woodchuck) from under a deck

Woodchucks prefer to make their dens under decks, sheds or some sort of overhead cover. Above all, overhead cover protects the woodchuck from predators like hawks. Watch a woodchuck in your yard, and keep an eye on where it goes. If startled it will likely run for the cover of a burrow. Groundhogs will make many duck in holes. These holes are places dug out just enough to take cover in. Furthermore Woodchucks do not like to be more than a quick sprint from cover. Removing a woodchuck from under a deck can be hard or simple. I like to block off all but its main exit and put a trap over that entrance. I prefer these no bait trapping setups for woodchucks. If using bait, the bait must be fresh and abundant. It is much easier and much more effective getting rid of a woodchuck from under a deck without baits, but sometimes baits are the only option.

What is the cost to get rid of Woodchucks

The cost to get rid of woodchucks (ground hogs) can vary. mostly I will charge an inspection (setup) fee and a per animal removed fee. Other times to get rid of woodchucks when it’s a whole family of them together in one borrow I will charge a flat rate. I discuss pricing over the phone. You have probably noticed none of us who get rid of ground hogs list a price. With years of experience we learned groundhog pricing information along with other jobs in this field are never alike. Need to see the problem before we can give accurate price quote. Example if I quote woodchuck trapping costs X amount of dollars it would be unfair to you or me at that price for some jobs. Woodchuck trapping will cost more if I have to check traps VS if you are checking the traps. Cost to get rid of woodchucks is a tricky subject. Give us a call to learn about animal removal cost.

WoodChuck or Groundhog?

Woodchucks are also known by several other names, depending on the region and dialect. Some of the most common alternative names for woodchucks include:

1. Groundhog – This is perhaps the most well-known alternative name for woodchucks, especially in the northeastern United States.
2. Whistlepig – This is another common alternative name, likely derived from the high-pitched whistling sound that woodchucks make when alarmed.
3. Marmot – Woodchucks are a type of ground squirrel, and as such, they are sometimes referred to as marmots.
4. Wood-shock – This is a colloquial term that is sometimes used in rural areas to refer to woodchucks.
5. Thickwood Badger – This is an older, more archaic term for woodchucks that is no longer commonly used.
6. Weenusk – This is a Native American name for woodchucks that is used by the Cree people of Canada.
7. Monax – This is a scientific name for woodchucks that is sometimes used in academic or scientific contexts.

Woodchucks are Connecticut’s largest ground squirrel and is also known as the groundhog or ground hog It is related to other marmots. Get rid of groundhog calls are common in CT. Its coloration is normally a brownish grey with a darker tail. The woodchuck tends to look larger when outside a cage trap. they can flatten out their body to appear this way. I often get clients telling me that the woodchuck I have trapped looks smaller than the one they saw. Woodchucks (groundhogs) are compact and designed for digging.

Unlike skunks male woodchucks are the larger of the two genders, weighing around 5 to 10 pounds. The total length of the head and body averages 16 to 20 inches. The tail is usually 4 to 8inches in length. Like other rodents, woodchucks have white or yellowish-white, chisel-like incisor teeth. Their eyes, ears, and nose are located toward the top of the head, which allows them to remain concealed in their burrows while they check for danger outside. Woodchucks are not very fast, but they are wary and capable of a quick sprint if they sense danger. Hit the contact button to get rid of woodchucks today.