Pest Control

Learn whether groundhogs pose a risk to people, dogs, or cats, when they can become dangerous, and how to reduce risk around your home.

Groundhog burrows can contribute to foundation issues by undermining soil, worsening drainage, and creating voids near slabs. Here��s what to watch for and what to do.

Learn what diseases groundhogs can carry, how transmission happens, the real risks to people and pets, and what to do if there’s contact or a bite.

Learn what diseases groundhogs can carry, how transmission happens, the real risks to people and pets, and what to do if there’s contact or a bite.

Do mothballs, ammonia, and ultrasonic devices actually work for groundhogs? Learn why these repellents usually fail, what can be risky, and what works instead (exclusion + proper backfill).

Groundhog burrows often have multiple hidden entrances. Learn how many holes to expect, where escape exits are usually located, and how to find them before sealing.

Use hole size, soil patterns, and surface tunnels to quickly identify whether you’re dealing with a groundhog burrow or mole activity—plus what to do next.

Learn typical groundhog burrow depth and tunnel layout, the kinds of damage they cause near decks/sheds/foundations, and the safest order to fix the problem.

A practical, step-by-step guide to deterring groundhogs, preventing burrows, and knowing when removal or a pro is the best option.

Learn how to locate all groundhog burrow entrances, confirm activity, and fill tunnels correctly to prevent collapse, odors, and repeat digging.

A step-by-step guide to installing an L-footer (buried hardware cloth) to prevent groundhogs from digging under decks, sheds, and fences—plus common mistakes to avoid.

Learn the simplest signs a groundhog burrow is currently in use, how to check safely, and when it’s safe to fill and exclude the hole.