How to Get Rid of Groundhog? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn effective ways to get rid of groundhogs, understand the risks they pose, and discover prevention tips to protect your yard and garden.
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Groundhog
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Groundhog
Learn to spot groundhogs by their chunky bodies, short legs, bushy tails, brown fur, and distinctive chisel-shaped teeth.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Active infestation
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Brown fur with lighter underbelly.
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Deep burrows present
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Structural wood damage
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Rodent droppings found
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Groundhog tracks spotted
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Dig extensive burrow systems with multiple entrances, often found in open fields and near buildings.
- Behaviour: Primarily diurnal, excellent climbers, and hibernate during winter months.
- Habitat: Prefer open grassy areas, forest edges, and fields, rarely found in urban interiors.
- Diet: Herbivorous—mainly eat grasses, fruits, vegetables, and occasionally bark.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a large guinea pig but chunkier and with a bushy tail
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Groundhog infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Active infestation
Large mounds of dirt near burrow entrances
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Damage to crops detected
Chewed garden plants and vegetables
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Deep burrows present
Deep holes or tunnels in the yard
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Structural wood damage
Gnawed wood on decks, sheds, or outdoor furniture
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Rodent droppings found
Unusual droppings resembling small, dark pellets scattered around the property
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Groundhog tracks spotted
Visible tracks or footprints with five toes on the front feet and four on the back feet in soft soil or mud
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.
Rabies
Fatal encephalitis, neurological damage
Onset: 1 to 3 months (typically 1–3 months after exposure, but can range from a few days to several years)
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Ammonia-soaked rags
Problem: Groundhogs quickly become accustomed to the smell
Result: Ineffective for long-term control
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Fencing
Problem: Groundhogs are excellent diggers and can burrow under or climb over most fences
Result: Temporary solution only
Castor oil repellent
Problem: Groundhogs quickly become accustomed to the smell
Result: Repellent loses effectiveness over time
Flooding burrows with water
Problem: Groundhogs can escape through multiple hidden exits
Result: Only displaces them briefly, not a permanent fix
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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