What Damage Do Chipmunks Cause? Chipmunks are cute with their big eyes and stripes. They seem playful as they dart in and out their holes and scamper around. The thing is, they can do some real damage while they are playing. Like all animals, they seek out food and shelter. They aren’t prone to chew […]
All About Chipmunks Chipmunks are among the cutest members of the rodent family. We all grew up with Chip and Dale, the Disney cartoon personification of chipmunks. We all grew up with Alvin and the Chipmunks, the singing trio. They are cute and mischievous and have all kinds of adventures. That can be how real
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Do high pitch sound deterrent machines work against woodchucks? Many ads and retailers will boast that these devices will solve your woodchuck problems, however, they don’t seem to be very effective. They work by emitting a harsh and irritating high pitch sound that is undetectable to human ears. However, the woodchucks may be discouraged at
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What type of damage do woodchucks cause? Woodchucks, also commonly known as groundhogs or whistle pigs, are a type of rodent and ground squirrel (marmot). They are found in the Eastern states of the US and Canada and hibernate up to 3-5 months during the winter months. These small and cute animals pose no threat
How to remove a woodchuck from your property The most effective way to remove a woodchuck from your property is to trap them using a live trap. Here are some useful tips to help you remove them from your property successfully: Choose and purchase a woodchuck trap There are two types of live woodchuck traps
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Will mothballs or ammonia repel woodchucks? No, not only are mothballs and ammonia ineffective at repelling woodchucks, but they can also be dangerous to both humans and animals. Mothballs are branded as a pesticide that is used to kill moths and other fiber eating pests. Most brands of mothballs contain the chemicals naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene
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What type of bait should you use to catch a woodchuck? The most effective way to catch a woodchuck is by using a baited live trap. You will need to buy a 32 to 42-inch trap to safely catch a woodchuck, any smaller and the woodchuck will not have room to completely enter the trap
What do you need to trap a woodchuck? A woodchuck, also known as a groundhog, is a rodent and type of ground squirrel. Although these small and cute creatures are harmless to humans, they still pose a nuisance to homeowners and farmers. This is due to their diet (they will eat commonly grown garden vegetables)
Do Woodchuck Repellents Work? Having woodchucks on your property will cause all kinds of problems. They include damage to your plants as they eat them, damage to electrical cables if they gnaw on them, and holes that pose dangers to anyone walking by them. Many homeowners prefer to deal with the problem by repelling the
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How to Prevent Woodchucks When you think of pest rodents, you’re more likely to think of mice or rats, rather than woodchucks. However, woodchucks are as much as a problem as their other rodent brethren. Here’s how to spot woodchucks, and prevent them from getting onto your property. Why Prevent Woodchucks? Firstly, why would you
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