Groundhogs are cute, but nonetheless frustrating pests, much like squirrels. Being more sizable versus moles and gophers, they can upturn significant areas of your lawn as they emerge from the ground. And with a taste for fruit and vegetables, they can easily destroy any plants or flower beds which happen to get in the way of a meal. Their appetite doesn’t stop there either; groundhogs will also eat insects as well as clover and grass, so your yard might be providing a smorgasbord without knowing it!
Groundhogs should always be dealt with humanely — according to The Humane Society “these nearsighted mammals play an essential role in the ecosystem by providing food for larger predators. Their burrows also offer shelter to foxes, reptiles, amphibians and others.” Add to that, you don’t want to introduce harmful chemicals to the environment as part of their removal, or risk exposing yourself or any animal to this toxicity. Luckily, we’ve found 7 ways you can humanely remove groundhogs, so you can grow next year’s harvest in peace.
