We have a groundhog that decided to invade our yard. I have kids and a dog so I do not want to use harmful chemicals. Does anyone have any good tips to remove him?
2006-07-31 11:22:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Unless you are willing to pay a licensed trapper to live trap and remove the animal, you don't have many options. I once owned a dog who had a fondness for groundhog, but it takes a good sized dog to dispatch one. In my part of the country, we shoot them at short range with a .22 magnum rifle, and at long distance with higher caliber rifles. In fact, thorobred horse farm owners pay people to kill them as a horse can break a leg if it steps in a groundhog hole. A multimillion dollar race horse that breaks a leg in a groundhog hole may have to be destroyed, and certainly is diminished in value. It is a big deal.
Good luck with your problem.
2006-08-02 08:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
You will find products at Ace Hardware and on line. These are natural products One is called Shake A Way. Another is made by the Haveaheart people. Type in Groundhog removal into your search window. That should start you off.
2006-07-31 11:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pee answer was close...apply directly or urinate in a container first thing in the morning, then pour contents across the path that he uses.repete every morning...and he will leave. you might say he'll leave pissed off!
2006-07-31 12:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by M&T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard if you put those plastic flowers that spin when the wind blows, that they don't like it and will leave. they are fairly cheap, so it might be worth a try.
2006-07-31 11:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by kalie s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never tried it, but I've heard if you pee on the hole, they'll go away.
2006-07-31 11:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rent caddyshack
2006-07-31 11:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by LongShot™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋