As a Pennsylvanian, you are likely familiar with a certain famous groundhog from over in Punxsutawney, or you have probably even seen your fair share of the critters around the Greater Pittsburgh area as the groundhog is one of the most common wild critters in Pennsylvania.
While cute, groundhogs can cause serious damage to your Pittsburgh residential or commercial property. Therefore, it’s important to recognize the signs of a groundhog infestation and understand some of the effective prevention methods to help get rid of the burrowing pest.
Groundhogs, like most critters, are constantly on the prowl for food and shelter. In their search for nourishment, they will rummage through and destroy your yard, garden, crops, and landscaping. To make a shelter, groundhogs will dig an underground tunnel system for them to nest in and travel through. In doing so, they will create multiple holes in your lawn that will serve as tripping hazards for you and your lawn equipment to get stuck in. If they dig deep enough, groundhogs could also sever underground cables, destroy plumbing and sprinkler systems, and ruin the foundational strength of your home.
Groundhog removal is a task not recommended to be taken on alone, and store-bought DIY methods and materials aren’t effective or safe enough to truly get rid of groundhogs. Fortunately, the trained specialists at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh utilize a humane four-step CritterSafe® strategy to permanently get rid of nuisance pests that includes:
The experienced pest removal technicians at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh will quickly and safely remove nuisance pests and wildlife from your Pennsylvania property and keep them from returning. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our humane and efficient groundhog removal services, call Critter Control® of Pittsburgh today at 412-767-4067.
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