Groundhog Removal in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton, VA
Groundhogs are mammals that are part of the rodent family. They are also commonly known as woodchucks. Groundhogs are found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada and Alaska. They can weigh up to 23 pounds and be around 27 inches long.
Groundhogs are burrowing creatures and will create tunnels in your yard or under your shed or deck. They are capable of burrowing up to five feet deep and their extensive tunnel systems can be up to 45 feet in length with at most five entrances. Groundhogs prefer rural areas but you can also find them in suburban places.
How to Get Rid of Groundhogs?
If you have groundhogs on your property in Newport News, Norfolk or Virginia Beach and you need to get them removed, the best idea is to contact a local wildlife removal company such as Summit Wildlife Removal. Summit Wildlife Removal offers professional wildlife removal services such as trapping or animal barrier walls. Animal barrier walls offer long term solutions for groundhogs and a variety of other animals.
How do I Know I have Groundhogs in my Yard?
It can be difficult to know whether you have groundhogs in your yard or not. There are several animals that may make holes and tunnels in yards. The easiest way to know if you have a groundhog on your property is to see it. Some other signs of groundhog activity are teeth markings on plants and trees and dirt tracks.
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How to Keep Groundhogs Away
Do you have groundhogs on your property in Newport News, Norfolk or Virginia Beach, VA? If you don’t want groundhogs ruining your garden, there are certain things you can do to keep them away from the property. One way to prevent groundhogs from denning on your property is to keep your yard clean and eliminate food sources.
Additionally, there are certain things you can use to repel them with certain plants they do not like such as basil, mint sage and rosemary. The best way to deter groundhogs and other burrowing animals is to get an animal barrier wall. Animal barrier walls can prevent burrowing under sheds, porches or decks. If you are interested in an animal barrier wall or other wildlife removal services in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach or the surrounding Hampton Roads area, contact Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455.
Why Should I Address a Groundhog Concern?
When groundhogs are on your property, they can cause damage and even potentially spread harmful diseases. Groundhogs can ruin your yard and garden.
How Much Does Groundhog Removal Cost?
The cost for groundhog removal varies based on what needs to be done. We offer a few different services for groundhog removal and the best thing to do is to schedule a free estimate with us. We will send one of our skilled wildlife technicians out to thoroughly inspect your property and determine the best plan of action. Sometimes trapping will be sufficient as a short term solution but a longer term solution would be an animal barrier wall, which while more expensive, will protect your property for an extended period of time.
Contact Summit Wildlife Removal for Groundhog Removal in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
Groundhogs in your can cause quite the problem. Contact your local wildlife removal experts at Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455. We offer wildlife removal services for raccoons, squirrels, bats, moles, voles, opossums, birds, snakes, skunks and foxes. For more information about our services or to schedule an estimate, give us a call at 757-901-4455. If you have a domestic animal concern or have sick or injured animals on your property, contact your local animal control for assistance.
For Pest Control Services in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Contact Summit Pest Control
Whether you have ants in the kitchen or mice in the attic, Summit Pest Control can take care of your pest situation. Contact us at 757-901-4455 to schedule a free pest control estimate in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and surrounding Hampton Roads area.