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.) to remain hidden... Read more >>
	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... Read more >>
	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... Read more >>
	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... Read more >>