You work hard to keep your garden and lawn in order. Unfortunately, groundhogs, also known as woodchucks or ground squirrels, can upend your hard work in a matter of minutes. Nuisance groundhogs are large burrowing mammals that can cause lots of property damage in a small amount of time. Therefore, if you’re dealing with a groundhog problem on your Mt. Lebanon property, rely on the experts at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh for fast and effective groundhog removal services.
Signs of Invasive Groundhogs
If you suspect you’re dealing with a groundhog problem, it’s easy to notice signs of their activity on your Mt. Lebanon property. Look for the following:
- Teeth Marks: Groundhogs feed on several types of foliage found in your yard. Look for wide teeth marks around your plants and on fruit or tree bark.
- Tracks: Groundhog tracks will often show up in your property’s dirt. Look in your flowerbeds and lawn for marks with four-clawed toes on the front and five-clawed toes on the back.
- Burrows: Burrows are the most obvious sign you’re dealing with groundhogs. These deep holes will be about a foot wide and will have a pile of dirt next to them.
The Dangers of Nuisance Groundhogs
In addition to being a danger to your lawn’s health, groundhogs can also be a danger to your health. Their burrows can be a tripping hazard, leading to dangerous falls and twisted or sprained ankles. Groundhog burrows can disrupt or even sever cable, plumbing and sprinkler lines and loosen the soil under your property, which could compromise your home’s structural integrity.
The longer groundhogs dig below your Mt. Lebanon property, the more property damage they can inflict. That’s why, as soon as you notice any signs of groundhogs around your home or business, it’s time to call in the professionals at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh.
Safe and Effective Mt. Lebanon Groundhog Removal
At Critter Control® of Pittsburgh, we use a four-step removal process that is both efficient and humane. Our method includes:
- Inspection: Our wildlife removal expert will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your property’s exterior to determine the size and extent of your groundhog problem.
- Removal: Using humane and low-risk treatments, we’ll completely remove and deter all groundhogs from your property.
- Damage Repair and Restoration: Any property damage caused to your Mt. Lebanon home or business is restored to its original condition.
- Exclusion and Prevention: We’ll install exclusion methods and seal up entry points to your property to keep groundhogs from returning.
Whether you have an existing groundhog problem or want to prevent one from starting, the expert groundhog removal technicians at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh are equipped to quickly and permanently remove nuisance groundhogs and other invasive wildlife from your Mt. Lebanon property. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our fast and efficient groundhog removal services, call us today at 412-767-4067.
