Groundhog Problem - Advice?

[ihsn]

There is a groundhog in our area, usually passes through our backyard and digs up holes under the fence. If I block these, it digs another one. :| I've seen it resting under the messy patio of our neighbors but I am not sure if that is where it is living.

Any advice on how to get rid of this nuisance? I'm planning on a vegetable garden this summer among other things and cant get to it until I solve this.

Obligatory pictures of the culprit enjoying the grass in neighbor's backyard;

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[dmdsoftware2]

They have these solar sticks you can stick into the ground that is supposed to emit a frequency that deters these guys from coming around. There is also some vegetable oil spray you can use.

[RageOfFury]

I had 2 groundhogs in my backyard a few years back. I called animal control and they came and installed 2 traps. Within a day both were caught and they released them in an undeveloped part of town.

So call your local animal control unit.

[ihsn]

I had 2 groundhogs in my backyard a few years back. I called animal control and they came and installed 2 traps. Within a day both were caught and they released them in an undeveloped part of town.

So call your local animal control unit.
I was quoted as $175 for one animal. How much did you pay?

[hunt3rshadow]

I'm just wondering which part of town you live in? Because I've never seen groundhogs in my part of toronto. I always thought these kinf of things happen in the country side.

[nornet]

Ever since the groundhogs came into our area the vegetable garden is virtually non existent except for tomatoes. They just ruin almost ripened produce like squash by severing the stem.

Trapping is the best bet as it will probably be years before this territory is claimed by another group.

[RageOfFury]

I was quoted as $175 for one animal. How much did you pay?

175$? Jeez...talk about highway robbery!

My parents had the house back then so I'm not really sure if they had to pay or not. I just remember the animal control unit of our local police placing 2 cages in our backyard and the next day they came back and picked up the 2 caged groundhogs.

Alright we can forget the animal control then. Next thing I would suggest is to shoot them with a .22 rifle or if you can get your hands on rat poison you can mix some into some peanut butter and leave it out for them. Though that is sad since they are sort of cute looking critters. :o

[ihsn]

I'm just wondering which part of town you live in? Because I've never seen groundhogs in my part of toronto. I always thought these kinf of things happen in the country side.
Scarborough.


Ever since the groundhogs came into our area the vegetable garden is virtually non existent except for tomatoes. They just ruin almost ripened produce like squash by severing the stem.

Trapping is the best bet as it will probably be years before this territory is claimed by another group.
Damn, I hope there is no replacement for this one.


175$? Jeez...talk about highway robbery!

My parents had the house back then so I'm not really sure if they had to pay or not. I just remember the animal control unit of our local police placing 2 cages in our backyard and the next day they came back and picked up the 2 caged groundhogs.

Alright we can forget the animal control then. Next thing I would suggest is to shoot them with a .22 rifle or if you can get your hands on rat poison you can mix some into some peanut butter and leave it out for them. Though that is sad since they are sort of cute looking critters. :o
Last year, this one had a baby. So I didnt even bother trying to get rid of it then.

Killing it looks like an extreme route, I'll probably look up ways to deter them like mentioned by dmd.

[t3359]

I had a groundhog under my deck last year - my neighbour too. He rented a trap which caught them and the company released it somewhere far away. I think it was pretty expensive though... about $150.

To the guy who said to shoot or poison it - not sure if you're allowed to... better be careful.

I also saw traps at Lee Valley - don't remember the price, but then again you have to deal with getting rid of it... and they seemed pretty vicious when trapped.

bjl

[Mattones]

trap it yourself.. or ill come over and do it for you. haha

[ihsn]

trap it yourself.. or ill come over and do it for you. haha
Sure. :) Just want to get rid of it.

[Mattones]

Sure. :) Just want to get rid of it.

Awesome. And if you dont mind me cooking it up for dinner that night.:cheesygri

Honestly i will capture it for you I possess a small game license. Either by cage .... or arrow you can decide.

[ihsn]

Seriously guys I need help!

Please help me on practical ways to get rid of this nuisance.

[eliza]

I think you can rent traps from the humane society.

[macy69]

Seriously guys I need help!

Please help me on practical ways to get rid of this nuisance.


ok real serious:|:|:| Live trap. How many other members need to tell you!

go to HD, Rona, Lowes etc. and buy a havahart trap. I use one for raccoons, skunks, the occasional neighbourhood cat and even our local opossum (smelly things!!)

[johnas]

ok real serious:|:|:| Live trap. How many other members need to tell you!

go to HD, Rona, Lowes etc. and buy a havahart trap. I use one for raccoons, skunks, the occasional neighbourhood cat and even our local opossum (smelly things!!)

When you live trap a skunk, how do you release it without getting sprayed?

[macy69]

When you live trap a skunk, how do you release it without getting sprayed?

- throw an old blanket over the trap. No sudden movements
- hockey stick to open up the trap door / latch
- run back in the house & wait for him/her to waddle away

[johnas]

- throw an old blanket over the trap. No sudden movements
- hockey stick to open up the trap door / latch
- run back in the house & wait for him/her to waddle away

I realize you can do this to release it. But after you trap the skunk don't you want to release it far away from your house? If so how would one transport it without getting sprayed?

[macy69]

The skunks don't bother me or my property, so I just release them. They're just collateral damage for my real target...raccoons, or as I call them the devil's spawn

[Mattones]

i have traped about a dozen skunks. yet to be a victom of their spray yet. macy69 said it all. Though I dont use the hockey stick. i just open it by hand and get back 25 feet.

Like I said I will capture it for you. Where are you located in Toronto?