Woodchuck (Groundhog) Trapping & Removal – Atlanta, GA

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Woodchucks—also known as groundhogs—can cause extensive property damage by digging large burrows under sheds, decks, garages, foundations, and gardens. Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC offers professional woodchuck trapping and removal services throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, using humane, legal, and effective methods.

Why Woodchucks Are a Problem

Though solitary and non-aggressive, woodchucks are powerful diggers and can destabilize structures by burrowing underneath. Their feeding and denning habits often lead to destroyed landscaping, cracked foundations, and weakened sheds or barns.

Common Woodchuck Damage Includes:

• Burrowing under porches, decks, sheds, and foundations
• Undermining concrete slabs or walkways
• Eating vegetable gardens, flowers, and shrubs
• Creating wide, unsightly holes throughout lawns and pastures
• Attracting predators like coyotes and foxes to den areas

Our Woodchuck Trapping & Removal Process

1. Site Inspection

We identify den entrances, trails, feeding areas, and damage to determine active burrows and ideal trap locations.

2. Live Trapping

We use heavy-duty cage traps with professional-grade baits. Traps are placed discreetly at burrow entrances or along travel routes.

3. Daily Monitoring & Removal

Traps are checked daily to ensure humane handling and quick removal. Animals are managed per Georgia DNR regulations.

4. Den Closure & Prevention

Once the woodchuck is removed, we close and backfill the burrow, and recommend:

• Installing buried barriers or skirting around structures
• Adding gravel or hardware cloth beneath sheds or porches
• Habitat modification to reduce attraction

Woodchuck Habits & Behavior

• Species: Marmota monax (Groundhog / Woodchuck)
• Habitat: Fields, wood edges, gardens, under structures
• Diet: Grasses, vegetables, fruit, flowers, ornamental plants
• Burrows: Up to 30 feet long, with multiple chambers and exits
• Active: Daytime (diurnal), especially in early morning and late afternoon
• Hibernation: Typically from late fall through early spring

Woodchucks will return year after year if not professionally removed and excluded.

Woodchuck Control FAQ

Q: Is it legal to trap and relocate groundhogs in Georgia?

A: Groundhogs can be trapped, but relocation is not permitted. All removal is handled humanely and legally under Georgia wildlife law.

Q: How do I know if I have a woodchuck or another animal?

A: Woodchuck burrow entrances are 12–18 inches wide and often surrounded by large dirt mounds. We confirm species through tracks, scat, and burrow inspection.

Q: Can I block the hole myself?

A: Blocking an active burrow may trap the animal or force it to dig elsewhere. We recommend removing the woodchuck first, then sealing the den.

Q: How do I keep woodchucks from returning?

A: Use buried exclusion barriers, clean up brush piles, and eliminate access to gardens or crawlspaces. We offer long-term exclusion options.

Call Now for Groundhog Removal in Metro Atlanta & North GA

If you’ve spotted a woodchuck or noticed large holes and burrows on your property, don’t wait—the damage can worsen quickly. Call Atlanta Wildlife Solutions, LLC at 770-363-5350 for expert woodchuck trapping and control.

Serving Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta, Roswell, Cumming, Gainesville, and all surrounding areas.

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