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Groundhog/Woodchuck Management Services
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About Woodchucks
Marmota Monax (Woodchucks)
Woodchucks, commonly referred to as groundhogs, are found in all 88 counties of Ohio. Their range covers most of the eastern US and spans into southern Canada and even Alaska!
Woodchucks are very strong diggers when accessing underground denning opportunities found under decks, sheds, porches, and concrete slabs. Typically, large mounds of dirt and rocks will be found at the main entry point of woodchucks.
Woodchucks like to eat mainly fruits and vegetation, but they also enjoy water and food bowls left out for domestic animals. Disease transmission is a concern when woodchucks and pets consume contents from the same feeding bowls.
Mating and Nesting
Woodchuck mating season starts in February and runs through May. Gestation lasts for 32 days. Woodchucks usually have between two and seven pups per litter. Baby woodchucks are weaned and moved to a nearby den after they are about 12 weeks old.
Ecological Impact
Woodchucks are essential to our native ecosystem as they are beneficial in managing insect populations. They also help with bringing essential fungal spores, plant matter, feces, and other organic matter deep into the earth as they burrow. This natural and subterranean composting adds value to plant roots and helps to distribute rainwater.
While they are an important part of our ecosystem, woodchucks can cause damage to foundations and wood building materials, wiring, and plumbing. Permanent exclusion is almost always necessary to prevent them from undermining foundations and causing other structural damage to homes and outbuildings. Contact us today to get more information about woodchuck removal.
Very good at moving dirt out from under a deck, shed, or porch.
Woodchuck Management FAQ
Have a woodchuck-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
How Can TLC Wildlife Management Help?
TLC Wildlife Management exclusively utilizes humane techniques for the eviction of woodchucks and other wildlife. We use the behavior and biology of the woodchuck to allow the animal to evict without harm. Points of access commonly found are underneath decks, sheds, barns, porches, or concrete slabs.
Our humane solution starts with a one-way door placed at the point of entry, ensuring only the target animals are addressed. The woodchucks can leave on their own to feed, but cannot get back in. Eviction is timed outside of offspring season to prevent any offspring from being orphaned on the outside of the structure. As woodchucks have multiple den sites and large burrowing networks, the mother can collect her litter and move them safely to another location. TLC Wildlife Management then provides preventative solutions to prevent re-entry. This method results in less interaction with wildlife and fewer visits to your home.
We offer customized solutions that work for your home and lifestyle and all exclusion work is guaranteed. Call us or request a quote today to schedule an evaluation which includes interior, exterior, roof, and attic inspection. We will also provide detailed photos and education about your specific situation, resulting in a solution to help you coexist in harmony with your wild woodchuck neighbors!
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