How to Get Rid of Chipmunk? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn effective ways to get rid of chipmunks, understand the risks they pose, and discover prevention tips to protect your home and garden.
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Chipmunk
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Chipmunk
Learn to spot chipmunks by their small size, striped backs, bushy tails, and quick, darting movements in wooded or grassy areas.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Active infestation
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Brown with dark and light stripes.
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Electrical hazard risk
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Rodent presence detected
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Food hoarding detected
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Structural damage risk
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Construct complex underground tunnel systems with multiple entrances for nesting and food storage.
- Behaviour: Diurnal and highly active during the day; quick, agile, and known for cheek-pouch food gathering.
- Habitat: Prefer wooded areas, gardens, and areas with ground cover; rarely found indoors.
- Diet: Omnivorous—consume seeds, nuts, fruits, insects, and occasionally small animals.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a small squirrel but with a shorter tail and slimmer build
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Chipmunk infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Active infestation
Strange scratching sounds at night
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Possible chipmunk activity
Small holes or burrows in the yard or garden
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Rodent presence detected
Droppings resembling small, dark pellets found in hidden areas.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Food hoarding detected
Visible food caches such as piles of seeds or nuts in sheltered areas.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Structural damage risk
Gnaw marks on wooden structures or outdoor furniture.
Immediate professional assessment required
Spotted Any of These Signs?
Don't risk your family's health. Our certified technicians can be at your property within 24 hours.
Serious Health Risks to Your Family
Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.
Hantavirus Infection
Chronic joint pain, neurological problems
Onset: 1 to 8 weeks after exposure
Leptospirosis
Kidney failure, liver damage
Onset: 5 to 14 days (range: 2 to 30 days) after exposure
Protect Your Family Today
Professional pest control eliminates health risks immediately. Our safe, effective treatments protect your loved ones from dangerous diseases.
Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Peppermint oil repellent
Problem: Chipmunks quickly become accustomed to the scent
Result: Ineffective for long-term control
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Ultrasonic repellents
Problem: Chipmunks quickly become accustomed to the sound
Result: No long-term reduction in chipmunk activity
Seal entry points
Problem: Chipmunks can dig new tunnels or find alternative routes
Result: Infestation persists despite sealing efforts
Homemade cayenne pepper spray
Problem: Chipmunks quickly become accustomed to the smell
Result: Ineffective for long-term control
Stop Wasting Time and Money
The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.
Professional Solution That Actually Works
Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:
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Immediate Assessment
Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas
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Safe Treatment
Pet and family-friendly methods used
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Complete Elimination
Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Health Protection
Proper cleanup and sanitization
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Guarantee
Service warranty and follow-up visits
Our 3-Step Elimination Process
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1. Immediate Inspection
Complete property assessment within 24 hours
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2. Targeted Elimination
Safe, effective treatment of entire colony
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3. Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion and monitoring
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