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You have probably heard ground hogs mentioned by their more popular name, woodchuck. The woodchuck or ground hog is common throughout the United States, but can especially be found in the Waldorf, MD area.
Ground hogs can be a nuisance to homeowners and a pain to remove properly. They tend to return to their burrows. To ensure you have gotten rid of those pesky ground hogs for good, you need to correctly identify them, understand why they are in your yard, and call in the professionals immediately.
The first step to getting rid of a ground hog is to recognize that you have an infestation. Ground hogs are a type of large rodent. They are one of the largest rodents in North America. They are only beaten by the hoary marmot from British Columbia. And, they are the biggest and heaviest member of the squirrel family.
Ground hogs look a lot like squirrels, except they are much larger and fatter. Most ground hogs grow to between 16.5 inches to 27 inches in length. They typically weigh between 4 lbs. and 13.9 lbs. In general, a ground hog will life from two to six years. A two to three-year lifespan is the most common.
Ground hogs are mostly brown. They have small ears, a small and bushy tail, and two long incisor teeth. Ground hogs, like many rodents, will dig burrows. They are typically found on the border between the forest or treed area and a field.
The classic tongue-twister, "how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood" is not far wrong. These rodents are not known for eating hardwood like a beaver. Instead, they are herbivores that will eat tender bark, trees, and other plants.
Ground hogs do not eat over the winter. Instead, they fill themselves through the spring, summer, and fall, and then stop eating in during their winter hibernation. Because they are herbivores, they are likely coming to your yard because you have plants they want to eat. Vegetables and fruits or berries are some of their favorite meals. They also like clover and bark.
Like many rodents, you do not want a ground hog in your yard. They can cause a lot of damage to your plants and the yard as a whole. Their burrow networks can become quite large and complex. These can gradually destroy your yard's structure.
Additionally, ground hogs will kill your plants. They are especially hard on gardens and orchards. If you are a hobbyist, farmer, or just want a nice looking yard, then you need to keep ground hogs away.
It can be very hard to determine what type of tunneling rodent you have in your yard. You can assume that you have a ground hog if you find their tunnels in boundary areas. Hedgerows, the edges of forests, and near buildings are all places to look for ground hog burrows. These tunnels are very similar to those of moles.
Ground hogs can be very hard to trap, and because they hibernate during the winter, you need to ensure they are removed as humanely as possible. If you live in the Waldorf, MD area, then you need to contact Barefoot Pest Control. Our ground hog removal experts can help you get rid of your ground hog problem for good.
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