What Does It Mean When a Groundhog Crosses Your Path

Bait the groundhog into a trap, catch it, and then release it in a wooded area five miles away from your home.Create vibrations in the ground to scare them away.Smoke them out of their tunnel.Pour ammonia down their tunnel.Deter with garlic and pepper.

What do you do if you see a groundhog?

  1. Bait the groundhog into a trap, catch it, and then release it in a wooded area five miles away from your home.
  2. Create vibrations in the ground to scare them away.
  3. Smoke them out of their tunnel.
  4. Pour ammonia down their tunnel.
  5. Deter with garlic and pepper.

Is it good to have a groundhog in your yard?

The short answer is YES, you should. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are aggressive animals that are hard to get rid of when they invade your property. These rodents usually dig burrows in grassy areas and eat through gardens causing a lot of damage.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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