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Groundhog Trapping and Removal

March 31st, 2016

For effective groundhog, mole, skunk, chipmunk, snake, or mouse removal in Northern KY, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

If you have a groundhog problem or have had one in the past year, now is the time to trap groundhogs and remove them. Groundhogs are difficult to trap in late spring and early summer because trapping bait must compete with delicious, readily-available food from gardens, flowerbeds, yards, etc. Fresh food is much more enticing than bait, which can never stay as fresh. At this time of year, a groundhog’s food sources are limited, so we are more successful in luring them into a trap with bait.

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Groundhogs/Woodchucks

Although pastures and open fields are favorite areas for groundhogs to den, it is not uncommon for them to burrow in urban areas under or alongside the foundation of houses and buildings.  The main entrance to their burrow is evident by the pile of soft, powdery dirt next to the entrance. Secondary entrances are sometimes difficult to locate because they lack this pile of dirt. Each opening is about 10 inches in diameter. The groundhog’s range is surprisingly close, averaging 50-150 feet from its den.  However, males may travel long distances while looking for a mate, and these males have even been seen traveling at night.

Groundhogs become a nuisance when they excavate next to foundations or under buildings.  Their eating habits do not typically conflict with humans; however, gnawing on underground power cables or electric lines causes power outages.  The only way homeowners can discourage groundhogs from digging in their yard is to trap and remove all groundhogs in the area.

Groundhogs are found throughout much of the eastern portion of the United States, most of Canada and into Alaska.  They enjoy activity during the day, especially warm, sunny afternoons in the spring and fall.  They can often be found sunning themselves in an open field, or on a wall or fence.  The groundhog has a solid, stocky body and very strong legs.  Its front feet have long claws suited for digging burrows.  Its fur is very coarse, and mostly brown in color.  The groundhog is a member of the squirrel family; however, unlike squirrels, groundhogs fall into a deep state of hibernation during the winter months. Because groundhogs’ eyes, ears, and nose are located toward the top of their head, they can check for danger while remaining in their burrow. Groundhogs are herbivores and favorite foods are grasses (especially alfalfa and clover), vegetables and fruit. They enjoy feeding in the early morning and late afternoon.

Alexandria, KY Groundhog Removal (41001): For groundhog removal in northern Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037

Erlanger, KY Groundhog Removal (41018)

March 26th, 2015

For groundhog removal in Erlanger, KY (41018), or anywhere in northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or southeast Indiana, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037

Erlanger, KY Groundhog Removal (41018): If you have a groundhog problem or have had one in the past year, now is the time to trap groundhogs and remove them. Groundhogs are difficult to trap in mid to late spring and early summer because trapping bait must compete with delicious, readily-available food from gardens, flowerbeds, yards, etc. Fresh food is much more enticing than bait in a trap which can never stay as fresh. At this time of year, a groundhog’s food sources are limited, so we are more successful in luring them into a trap with bait.

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Groundhogs/Woodchucks

Although pastures and open fields are favorite areas for groundhogs to den, it is not uncommon for them to burrow in urban areas under or alongside the foundation of houses and buildings.  The main entrance to their burrow is evident by the pile of soft, powdery dirt next to the entrance. Secondary entrances are sometimes difficult to locate because they lack this pile of dirt. Each opening is about 10 inches in diameter. The groundhog’s range is surprisingly close, averaging 50-150 feet from its den.  However, males may travel long distances while looking for a mate, and these males have even been seen traveling at night.

Groundhogs become a nuisance when they excavate next to foundations or under buildings.  Their eating habits do not typically conflict with humans; however, gnawing on underground power cables or electric lines causes power outages.  The only way homeowners can discourage groundhogs from digging in their yard is to trap and remove all groundhogs in the area.

Groundhogs are found throughout much of the eastern portion of the United States, most of Canada and into Alaska.  They enjoy activity during the day, especially warm, sunny afternoons in the spring and fall.  They can often be found sunning themselves in an open field, or on a wall or fence.  The groundhog has a solid, stocky body and very strong legs.  Its front feet have long claws suited for digging burrows.  Its fur is very coarse, and mostly brown in color.  The groundhog is a member of the squirrel family; however, unlike squirrels, groundhogs fall into a deep state of hibernation during the winter months. Because groundhogs’ eyes, ears, and nose are located toward the top of their head, they can check for danger while remaining in their burrow. Groundhogs are herbivores and favorite foods are grasses (especially alfalfa and clover), vegetables and fruit. They enjoy feeding in the early morning and late afternoon.

Erlanger, KY Groundhog Removal (41018): For groundhog removal in northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or southeast Indiana, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037

Tri-State Wildlife Management Groundhog Removal Crestview Hills, KY (41017)

February 3rd, 2015

For groundhog removal in Crestview Hills, KY, or anywhere in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or Southeast IN, call Tri-State Wildlife Management!

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Groundhog Removal Crestview Hills, KY: Famous weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow yesterday, dooming us to another six weeks of winter. Groundhogs can hibernate from October to April; however, they do make an appearance in early February. Early in February, male groundhogs begin emerging from their burrows to scout out female groundhogs. Females typically begin doing the same about a week after their male counterparts. Neither strays far from their burrows.

If you had a groundhog problem last year, it is very likely it will continue this spring. Groundhogs are easiest to trap when bait isn’t competing with fresh vegetation, so now, when groundhogs are surfacing to scope out mates, is an opportunity to trap and remove nuisance groundhogs. Although right now their primary aim isn’t to find food, if it’s available, they often take advantage of it. It is more challenging to trap groundhogs in the spring and summer when there is an abundance of fresh food sources.

If you happen to see a groundhog come out of its burrow, or if you had a groundhog problem last year that was never resolved, call Tri-State Wildlife Management. We can take care of your groundhog problem now during this short window of opportunity!

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For groundhog removal in Crestview Hills, KY, or anywhere in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or Southeast IN, call Tri-State Wildlife Management!


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