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GROUNDHOGS (Woodchucks)

    Groundhogs

    Groundhogs: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • Groundhogs generally measure 20 inches in length with a 7 inch tail
    • They are usually brownish gray, with a compact, chunky body that is supported by short strong legs
    • Their forefeet have long, curved claws that are well adapted for digging burrows
    • Their tails are short, well furred, and dark brown

    Active Season

    • Groundhogs are most active during mating season in March and April, but can be seen anytime throughout the year

    Interesting Facts

    • During warm seasons, a Groundhog may pack in more than a pound of vegetation at one sitting
    • Groundhog burrows can meander underground for 20 feet or more and as much as 6 feet deep

    Cause for Concern

    • Groundhogs eat garden or field crops and can cause considerable damage in a very short period of time
    • Their burrow systems are regarded as problems on agricultural land, as farm equipment can be damaged when coming in contact with a dirt mound

    Town & Country Can Help

    Customer Preparation

    • Please be able to point out the area that you have been seeing the Groundhog. If you will not be home for the treatment, please provide us with a thorough description or clearly mark the area of concern

    Our Guarantee

    • All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!

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    If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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    Groundhog Media Gallery

    At Town & Country Pest Solutions we have gone through great lengths to better understand the pests that we encounter. Photos and videos have been an important tool in our research and we have included them here to help you “identify your pest.”

    All our images and video are copyright and are property of Town & Country Pest Solutions. Do not duplicate without written permission. Email our on-staff photographer, Ryan, if you would like permission to use or purchase any of our media.

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