Do you think you need groundhog removal? To solve a groundhog problem, it’s key to understand why they’re there in the first place. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are drawn to your yard because they’ve found a reliable food source. Like most wildlife, they’re on the lookout for food, water, and shelter.
Woodchucks hibernate through winter but are quite active during spring, summer, and fall. Though you won’t see them out all day, they’re busy in the early mornings and evenings, searching for food to sustain them.
Signs of Groundhogs
Groundhogs are skilled tunnel diggers, creating underground networks that allow them to move between food sources undetected. They dig burrows under fields, homes, driveways, sheds, and barns—often leading to safety hazards on your property. They can also enter your crawlspace, causing damage to duct work, plumbing, etc. You might notice cracks in driveways, and if your garden crops or flowers are half-eaten, that’s another telltale sign.
Groundhogs are also experts at hiding burrow entrances, and some homeowners only discover them after accidentally stepping in one, risking injury.
For a clear diagnosis, call Top Flight Wildlife. We can thoroughly assess your yard and structures for signs of activity and damage.
Signs of a groundhog infestation include:
- Visible burrow entrances
- Chewed vegetation
- Evidence of digging around your property
- Damage to your lawn or garden
How Top Flight Removes Groundhogs
Hiring a wildlife control expert to remove a groundhog is recommended for several important reasons:
- Proper traps and bait are key to effective removal.
- Groundhogs can become aggressive when threatened, putting you at risk for injury or disease.
- Without the right techniques, it’s easy for groundhogs to return to their dens.
- Once captured, we follow all state and federal regulations for relocation of any animal.
Groundhog Trapping and Removal
Our wildlife control experts have the knowledge and tools to ensure safe, lawful, and effective removal, so you can rest easy knowing your yard is groundhog-free! Our professional groundhog removal process includes:
- Thorough Property Inspection: Our experienced team conducts a detailed inspection of your property to identify groundhog burrows, entry points, and the extent of the infestation. This allows us to develop a customized removal plan tailored to your specific needs.
- Customized Removal Strategy: Based on our findings, we create a personalized strategy that may include humane trapping methods and preventative techniques. Our goal is to safely capture and remove the groundhogs.
- Safe and Humane Removal: We use humane traps to capture groundhogs without causing harm. Once captured, we follow all state and federal regulations for relocation of any animal.
Cleanup and Repair
Our professionals fill in burrow entry holes where applicable. Additionally, if the groundhog was in the crawl space, we implement preventive measures to keep groundhogs from returning. Damage repair and cleanup are also included in our services. The severity of the problem will determine the exact nature of everything involved. The technician will go over this on-site at the time of the inspection.
Need Groundhog Removal?
Don’t let groundhogs disrupt your property any longer. Contact Top Flight Wildlife today! Let us help you reclaim your yard and protect it from future invasions. Give us a call now!
