Why Groundhogs Are So Hard To Get Rid Of
Groundhogs: More Than Just Cute Animals
This video provides insights into the behavior and habits of groundhogs, which are often seen as cute animals. However, they can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure.
Groundhog Behavior
- Groundhogs have large teeth that can be dangerous.
- They are the largest species in the squirrel family and are found all over central and eastern US.
- Groundhogs have rapidly growing incisors that they keep from growing too long by chewing on anything they can find.
- They live, breed, and hibernate underground in tunnels that can be up to 18 meters long.
Damage Caused by Groundhogs
- Their burrows can harm crops, weaken foundations of buildings, and damage farm equipment.
- Grassy open areas like gardens or lawns are a free-for-all for groundhogs. Fences won't keep them out since they can climb or burrow underneath them.
- Electric fences are effective but expensive at $100-$350 depending on yard size. Removing a groundhog could cost about $400 per animal.
Aggressive Behavior
- Some groundhogs can be aggressive towards humans. In one instance, a groundhog chased a woman in a parking lot forcing her coworkers to retreat back inside.