Groundhog Removal | Integrated Wildlife Management Inc
Our humane groundhog removal services combine expert trapping, burrow identification, and long-term exclusion to protect your landscape from costly groundhog damage.
Ethical Groundhog Control That Safeguards Your Property
At Integrated Wildlife Management Inc, we provide professional, humane groundhog removal designed to protect your home, yard, and commercial property from ongoing burrowing damage. Groundhogs can undermine foundations, destroy gardens, and create dangerous sinkholes if left unchecked.
We start with a detailed inspection to confirm active burrows and travel routes, then use safe trapping methods to remove the animals responsibly. After removal, we install durable barriers and seal vulnerabilities to prevent future intrusions. With our prevention-first approach, you get lasting results that protect your property while respecting local wildlife.
Common Signs of Groundhog Activity
The most visible indicator is fresh burrow openings—usually 10 to 12 inches wide—near foundations, sheds, porches, and fence lines. You may also see dirt mounds pushed out from these entrances, showing that the burrow is active and expanding.
Groundhogs are heavy grazers, so garden damage is another clear clue. If you notice missing vegetables, gnawed stems, or flattened plants near ground-level feeding zones, groundhogs may be raiding your yard. Uneven ground, soft spots, or sudden dips can also signal tunneling below the surface. Catching these signs early helps us address the issue before structural instability or widespread landscape loss develops.
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Effective Groundhog Trapping Methods
Groundhogs are daytime animals, most active in early morning and late afternoon, and they follow predictable travel paths between burrows and feeding areas. We locate those routes during inspection, then place heavy-duty humane traps at active entrances and well-worn trails.
Our traps are sized appropriately for groundhogs, and we use bait that matches their natural diet, such as apples, lettuce, or other fresh vegetables. Traps are monitored closely to ensure safe handling and quick resolution. Once captured, we follow all local wildlife guidelines for humane relocation or approved management. This methodical trapping process removes groundhogs efficiently while minimizing stress to the animals and disruption to your property
Preventative Groundhog Control
We begin prevention by identifying structural and landscape vulnerabilities that allow groundhogs to re-enter or rebuild. Burrow openings and weak zones near foundations are sealed using durable materials like wire mesh or hardware cloth.
We also recommend underground exclusion barriers, such as buried fencing, to deter digging in high-risk areas. Motion-activated deterrents, including sprinklers or lighting, can interrupt groundhog routines and reduce comfort on your property. Maintaining short grass, removing dense cover near buildings, and limiting easy food access further lowers the chance of repeat activity. Together, these strategies create a tougher, less attractive environment for groundhogs.
Property Risks From Groundhogs
Their tunnel systems can weaken foundations and destabilize patios, decks, sheds, and walkways. Over time, this undermining leads to uneven ground, collapse hazards, and expensive structural repairs.
Landscaping and gardens are also vulnerable. Groundhogs feed heavily on vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, quickly stripping beds down to bare stems. Because groundhogs often build multiple burrow entrances, the damage can spread across a property faster than most owners expect. Addressing these risks early protects your investment and prevents escalating repair costs.
Local Coverage You Can Count On
Our team provides consistent, high-quality service across a broad coverage area, supporting both residential and commercial properties with dependable protection. Every location we serve reflects our commitment to delivering reliable solutions and long-term peace of mind.
Integrated Wildlife Groundhog Removal Service
We start with a full inspection to map burrow networks, feeding zones, and entry points. From there, we implement humane trapping and responsible removal based on the specific layout of your property.
After the groundhogs are removed, we reinforce exclusion barriers and repair vulnerable areas to prevent re-entry. For commercial sites, we tailor the solution to minimize disruption and maintain safety for staff, customers, and operations. Our approach is thorough, ethical, and built to keep groundhogs from regaining a foothold on your property.
Long-Term Groundhog Protection You Can Trust
With Integrated Wildlife Management Inc, you get a complete, humane groundhog control solution that protects your landscape and structural integrity. We identify activity early, remove groundhogs safely through expert trapping, and implement strong prevention measures to stop future burrowing. By combining ethical wildlife management with durable exclusion and property-focused strategies, we help you maintain a stable, healthy, groundhog-free environment backed by long-term peace of mind.