Common Ground Burrowing Mammals
Animals, such as moles and groundhogs, can quickly become a nuisance and damage both the lawn and property. They will burrow under foundations, sidewalks, streets and any other portions of property that may offer shelter. This can become problematic to structures as solid ground is replaced by air pockets. Below is information about some of these mammals which are common to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Chipmunk
Control Methods
The chipmunks burrow entrance is usually 2 inches in diameter with no
mound near the entryway. Chipmunks tend to burrow near buildings or objects
(such as wood piles, stumps, basements, etc.)...
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Groundhog
Control Methods
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, create burrows which usually contain
multiple points of entry (for quick escape from predators). They will
use this burrow for hibernation, raising their young and...
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Mole
Control Methods
Moles are insectivores, not rodents, they are related to bats and shrews.
Their runways follow the course of their main food source, the earthworm,
and the most prominent sign that you have moles is the...
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Vole
control Methods
There are a variety of vole species in the U.S., our area houses the Meadow,
Pine, and the Prairie Vole. Voles are active day and night and they do
not hibernate. The vole, like the mole, may cause...
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