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Groundhogs are a stance set of wildlife but these animals can create havoc in your yard. They dig up burrows around the years, leaving holes in the yard. The activities of this rodent can destroy your flowers and you should get rid of them immediately. This article will explain why groundhogs dig holes in your yard and how to get rid of them. 

Groundhogs – What Are They?

Groundhogs are part of the giant ground squirrel family known as marmots. They are also called woodchucks. Groundhogs are the largest in the marmot family. They weigh as much as 13 pounds and can be as long as 24 inches. In addition, they have tails that can be as long as 6 inches. Their chunky body is usually covered with grey or reddish-brown fur. Grown-up groundhogs have large incisors that sometimes stick out.

Why Do Groundhogs Dig Burrows?

Groundhogs are very fond of digging. Their shovel-like claws aid their ability to dig. They dig dirt up by using their specialized claws to scoop dirt. Groundhogs are exceptional at scooping up land to the point that one groundhog can dig up 700 pounds of soil while burrowing.

Why Do Groundhogs Burrow in Your Yard?

Groundhogs are more likely to burrow around yards or gardens that have a food supply. They are found near farms and gardens that have a lot of food supply. If your garden has vegetables and flowers, it might be a point of attraction for groundhogs to burrow your garden.

Groundhogs also stay around areas where wood structures are available. They sharpen and clean their teeth on fallen logs of wood, old discarded wooden frames. If you find groundhogs in your garden, look out for tree stumps and wooden structures.

How to Keep Groundhogs out of Your Yard

  1. Inspect your garden for burrow entrances
  2. Fill in the burrow holes with soil to check if there is activity.
  3. Clear away any food sources and vegetation near the burrow entrance.
  4. Build an L-shaped wire mesh fence about one foot deep around your garden
  5. Try to keep the area around the garden open by limiting as much natural ground cover as you can.
  6. Contact a wildlife control expert

Conclusion

As strange as groundhogs’ habit of burrowing holes is, they are not so difficult to understand. They burrow holes to sleep, eat and be alone. You can get in touch with a professional wildlife control service like Baystate Wildlife to solve groundhog problems. We have expert teams that will help you get rid of groundhogs in your environment quickly. Contact us today.

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