Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are a large rodent commonly found throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. These critters can eat up to nearly a pound and a half of vegetation every day and love to burrow, meaning they can pose a risk to both your yard and the foundation of your Gibsonia property. Groundhogs can cause serious property damage, both external and internal, and become a destructive nuisance if they burrow under your house and put your home’s structural integrity at risk. Their tunneling can also create a safety hazard in your yard, as groundhog burrow holes can lead to harmful trips or falls.
However, there is a solution. The invasive wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh have extensive knowledge and tools to safely and effectively remove groundhogs from your Gibsonia home or business. Here’s how we can help take care of your invasive wildlife problem.
Signs of Groundhogs on Your Gibsonia Property
Groundhogs are easy to spot, especially in the spring and fall when they wake up and prepare for hibernation. If you suspect you’re dealing with a groundhog problem, look for the following signs:
- Deep burrow holes around your lawn
- Piles of dirt next to burrow entrances
- Wide teeth or claw marks on tree bark, plants or fruit and vegetation
- Dirt tracks with four-clawed toes on the front paws and five-clawed toes on the back
As soon as you notice any of these signs of groundhogs, it’s time to call the rodent removal professionals at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh.
Effective and Humane Rodent Removal
While you may be tempted to take care of the problem yourself, at-home rodent removal methods might not always be the most effective. While exclusion methods can be temporarily effective, it’s a short-term solution for a long-term problem. Certain types of traps can also be inhumane, creating more problems than they fix.
Ultimately, the quickest and safest route to complete rodent removal is contacting the wildlife removal professionals at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh. Our team of experts have the knowledge and tools to guarantee fast and efficient groundhog removal. Our four-step process includes:
- Inspection: Our wildlife removal experts will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your Gibsonia property to determine the size and extent of the groundhog problem.
- Removal: Using low-risk methods that are eco-friendly and humane, we’ll remove all the groundhogs.
- Restoration: Any property damage or contamination caused by the groundhogs is cleaned, sanitized and restored.
- Exclusion: We’ll install exclusion methods around former entry points and burrows to keep the groundhogs from returning.
If you’re dealing with a wildlife problem or want to prevent one from ever starting in your Gibsonia home or business, rely on Critter Control® of Pittsburgh. Our experienced groundhog removal technicians will quickly and safely remove all nuisance wildlife from your property and keep them from returning. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our fast and efficient groundhog removal services, call Critter Control® of Pittsburgh today at 412-767-4067.
