Woodchuck/Groundhog Control
Woodchuck Information
Woodchuck Information
Woodchuck Information
- Breeding time: April-May
- Gestation: 32 days
- Birthing timeframe: 5-6 weeks
- Litter size: 2-8
- Weaning time: Early March-Late April
- Our only true hibernator
Nuisance Issues
Woodchuck Information
Woodchuck Information
Most woodchuck burrows are 25-30 feet long and 2-5 feet deep and can do damage to foundations, sheds, and landscaping. Woodchucks often devour vegetable gardens. They can gnaw on fruit and ornamental trees and sometimes even decks or siding.
Trapping/Exclusion
Woodchuck Information
Trapping/Exclusion
I do a good amount of woodchuck trapping each year. They can be devastating to a gardener's hard work. Installing and burying fencing is a good long term solution to protect your garden.