Muskrat Trapping & Removal – Atlanta, GA

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Muskrats may seem harmless, but their burrowing habits can cause serious damage to pond banks, dams, levees, and water retention systems. At Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC, we provide professional muskrat trapping and removal services for homeowners, HOAs, golf courses, and property managers throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Why Muskrats Are a Problem

Muskrats dig extensive tunnels and dens into the banks of ponds, streams, and lakes. These burrows weaken shorelines, cause erosion, and can compromise dams, levees, and decorative pond liners—leading to expensive repairs and safety risks.

Common Muskrat Damage:

• Undermining pond banks, spillways, and dams
• Eroding retention basins and stormwater systems
• Chewing through pond liners in ornamental water features
• Clogging culverts and drainage pipes with nesting material
• Destroying vegetation and aquatic plantings

Signs of Muskrat Activity

• Visible burrow holes in pond banks or shorelines
• Floating vegetation mats or feeding platforms
• Fresh plant stems or roots chewed and left near water
• Tunnel entrances just above or at the waterline
• Droppings and tracks near banks or muddy areas

Our Muskrat Trapping & Removal Program

1. Property Inspection & Damage Assessment

We identify active burrows, feeding areas, entry points, and determine the extent of shoreline or structural damage.

2. Targeted Live or Kill Trapping

We use submersion sets, colony traps, and foot-hold traps placed directly in travel paths, den entrances, or feeding locations. All trapping is done legally and humanely under Georgia wildlife regulations.

3. Daily Trap Monitoring

Traps are checked daily to ensure timely removal and compliance with Georgia DNR laws.

4. Long-Term Damage Prevention

After removal, we provide guidance on bank stabilization, riprap reinforcement, and deterrent strategies to keep muskrats from returning.

Muskrat Facts

• Species: Ondatra zibethicus
• Size: 2–4 lbs, up to 2 feet long (with tail)
• Habitat: Freshwater ponds, lakes, streams, retention basins
• Diet: Aquatic vegetation, roots, cattails, crops
• Behavior: Mostly nocturnal, build dens into banks or construct lodges from vegetation

Muskrat Trapping FAQ

Q: Is it legal to trap muskrats in Georgia?

A: Yes. As a licensed nuisance wildlife operator, Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC is fully authorized to remove muskrats legally and ethically.

Q: How long does it take to remove muskrats?

A: Most muskrat removal jobs are completed within 3 to 7 days, depending on population and habitat.

Q: Can muskrats damage dams or levees?

A: Yes. Their burrows can create voids and structural instability, leading to dam failure or costly erosion.

Q: Will muskrats come back?

A: If not addressed quickly, new muskrats may repopulate the area. Exclusion, vegetation control, and reinforcement help prevent this.

Call Now for Muskrat Removal in Atlanta & North Georgia

Don’t let muskrats destroy your pond, dam, or shoreline. Call Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC at 770-363-5350 for expert muskrat trapping, removal, and prevention in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, Cumming, Gainesville, and surrounding areas.