Woodchucks can seem cute and loveable as you watch them scurry around your property. It’s not until you experience serious home or yard damage that you realize why they’re considered a pest. Over time, they can become a problem, which is why it’s important to know when it’s time to call woodchuck removal professionals.

How Woodchucks Damage Property

1. Foundation Damage

They may be small, but woodchucks can seriously damage your home’s foundation. Most will tunnel alongside structures that offer plenty of overhead support. If they dig a burrow against your foundation, water can easily seep in, gradually wearing down the concrete. It’s not always possible to know where woodchucks are nesting, so when you see them, contact woodchuck removal professionals.

2. Lawn Damage

Woodchuck tunnels weaken your soil system, and over time, plants’ roots won’t have support to keep them in place. This can lead to dead spots, and collapsing soil poses a risk for tripping and falling. If you notice tunneling or the entrance to a burrow, invest in environmentally friendly woodchuck repellant. It won’t harm them and will naturally drive them from your property. If that doesn’t work, contact a woodchuck removal service.

3. Garden Damage

Woodchucks are attracted to lush, healthy gardens. They love to eat veggies and greens, and right alongside a garden bed is where they’ll often nest if the food supply is large enough. Keep an eye out for bite marks on vegetables for signs they’ve been snacking. To keep them away, construct a small fence and place Epsom salt or ammonia around the perimeter.

If you need woodchuck removal services, turn to the professionals at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. They’ve served New Milford, CT, and the surrounding areas since 1971. They believe in humane animal control and will take measures to safely drive woodchucks, squirrels, raccoons, and other rodents from your property. Visit their website to a full breakdown of their services and call (860) 355-1231 to schedule an inspection. For additional home care tips, connect on Facebook.