Technicians who specialize in woodchuck removal can attest that these critters will cause extensive damage if left unchecked. Also called groundhogs, woodchucks will dig up your soil, steal your produce, and destroy your retaining walls. Thankfully, there are eco-friendly ways to keep them off your property.

How to Keep Woodchucks Off Your Property

1. Use Natural Repellants

Castor oil, cayenne pepper, and eggs are just a few household items that irritate groundhogs. If there are noticeable burrows on your property, pour a spoonful of castor oil into each one, or break a raw egg and drop it down. Sprinkling cayenne pepper over their burrows—or the produce that they tend to steal—will also deter them.

2. Install Adequate Fencing

A sturdy fence can keep even the most tenacious woodchucks off your lawn. If fencing off your entire property isn't in your budget, seal off the landscaping features most likely to attract them, such as your vegetable garden. Just make sure to bury the base of each post at least two feet down, so the critters can’t dig their way under the fence.

3. Do Some Basic Landscaping

Groundhogs are drawn to loose rocks, fallen trees, leaf piles, and firewood stacks, all of which can provide adequate shelter. To avoid the need for woodchuck removal, tidy up your property and eliminate the debris that might otherwise serve as a cozy home. Also, stay on top of minor maintenance in the future, and address issues like fallen trees promptly.

If you need woodchuck removal despite following the above tips, you can count on American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. Based in New Milford, this nuisance wildlife removal company is proud to serve clients all over Connecticut. Founded in 1971, they’ve established a reputation for unparalleled service and reliable results. To schedule woodchuck removal on your property, get in touch through their website or call (860) 355-1231.