Resolving Your Michigan Groundhog Problems
Groundhogs (also known as woodchucks) might look harmless, but their extensive underground burrowing can cause costly damage to your Michigan property. We specialize in identifying, trapping, and preventing nuisance groundhogs from destroying your yard and foundation.
Signs You Have a Nuisance Groundhog
Groundhogs use their powerful claws to dig complex tunnel systems, often living under decks, inside rock walls, or built into hillsides. You likely need our services if you are experiencing:
Structural Damage- Burrowing under sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls removes the dirt supporting them, causing concrete and stone to collapse.
Property Erosion- Digging deep into hillsides compromises soil stability and can create localized landslides.
Ruined Landscaping- As heavy eaters, these vegetarians will quickly decimate your lawns, gardens, and prized flowers.
Agitated Pets- Because they frequently den directly under decks and porches, they often cause conflicts with household dogs and cats.
Our Complete Groundhog Removal Process
We don't just remove the immediate threatโwe ensure your property is protected for the long haul.
- Humane Live Trapping- We safely capture the problem groundhogs using secure live traps, expertly baited with fresh vegetation like lettuce, carrots, or apples.
- Compliant Relocation- Once caught, we humanely relocate the groundhog safely and legally within county limits.
- Den Site Remediation- An empty burrow is an open invitation for larger predators like coyotes and foxes to move in. We carefully fill in abandoned holes to stop secondary wildlife issues before they start.
- Custom Exclusion Barriers- To guarantee groundhogs don't return to their favorite nesting spots, we can install heavy-duty wire barriers around the base of your deck, porch, or shed.
How Much Does Groundhog Removal Cost?
Groundhog trapping is the most effective way to eliminate these pests from your property. Our pricing is straightforward and follows the same structure we use for raccoons, squirrels, and skunks. We offer two distinct pricing options to fit your needs:
Option 1: The Flat-Rate Package (Our Way)
This is our preferred approach because it gives you complete peace of mind. You know exactly what the final price will be right from the start, with no surprises.
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Average Cost: ~$695 (Prices may vary slightly depending on your specific situation)
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Whatโs Included:
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A thorough property inspection and survey.
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Strategic setup and placement of traps.
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30-Day Trapping Guarantee: We will trap and remove any groundhogs on your property for 30 days at no additional cost.
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How it Works: If the problem is resolved quickly, we will remove our traps. If you spot new groundhog activity before your 30 days are up, we will return and reset the traps for free.
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Optional Upgrades: For an additional fee, we also offer exclusion services, such as screening off decks and filling in holes, to ensure groundhogs don't return.
Option 2: Setup Fee + Per-Animal Cost
This is a more traditional, pay-as-you-go pricing model. The final cost depends on the number of groundhogs caught and your property's location.
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Initial Setup Fee: $150 โ $200
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Per-Animal Removal Fee: $60 โ $100 (per trapped groundhog)
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Additional Costs: Extra trip charges may apply depending on your property's location and the difficulty of trap placement.
Reclaim Your Yard with Humane Groundhog Removal
From safe live trapping to custom exclusion barriers, we do more than just remove the nuisanceโwe protect your property for the long haul. Let us humanely relocate your groundhog and secure your deck, porch, and foundation.
We service over 14 counties in Michigan for groundhog removal jobs. See our service area to see if we are in your area. Looking for a professional wildlife control expert specializing in the groundhog removal process, but not sure who to hire? Click here for information on hiring a wildlife control expert.
If you have a groundhog problem and you live in Michigan we service you. Common areas we serve throughout our service area are: Bay City, Dewitt, Eagle, Elsie, Fowler, Maple Rapids, Ovid, St. Johns, Westphalia,Bellevue, Charlotte, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Mulliken, Olivet, Potterville, Sunfield, Vermontville, Waverly, Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Linden, Montrose, Mount Morris, Otisville, Swartz Creek,Dansville, East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Webberville, Williamston, Jackson, Grass Lake, Almont, Attica, Clifford,Columbiaville, Dryden, Imlay City, Lapeer, Metamora, North Branch, Otter Lake, Argentine, Brighton, Fowlerville, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney, Whitmore Lake, Armada, Center Line, Chesterfield, Clinton, Eastpointe, Memphis, Mount Clemons, New Baltimore, New Haven, Romeo, Saint Claire Shores, Shelby, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Midland, Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Luna Pier, Maybee, Monroe, Petersburg, South Rockwood, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Lake Orion, Madison Heights, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Troy, Walled lake, Wixom, West Bloomfield, Wolverine Lake, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Merrill, Oakley, Saginaw, St. Charles, Zilwaukee, Bancroft, Byron, Corunna, Durand, Lainsburg, Lennon, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry, Vernon, Akron, Caro, Cass City, Fairgrove, Gagetown, Kingston, Millingston, Reese, Unionville, Vassar, Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Ypsilanti, Canton, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Wayne, Westland. For more areas we service visit our locations page.