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At Wildlife Trapping, Inc., we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both animals and humans. Our team of experienced professionals work tirelessly to provide the highest quality woodchuck control services. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and harmonious relationship between animals and humans, and we strive to achieve this through our compassionate and ethical approach.

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Woodchucks/Groundhogs

Woodchuck Removal Long Island – Safe, Humane & Effective Solutions

Woodchucks—also known as groundhogs—may appear harmless, but their powerful digging and burrowing habits can cause serious structural damage to homes, sheds, decks, and landscaping. At Wildlife Trapping, Inc., we provide expert woodchuck removal services that are safe, humane, and designed to keep your property protected long-term.

Say Goodbye to Woodchuck Problems

Woodchucks are notorious for their extensive burrow systems, which can undermine foundations, weaken supports, damage gardens, and create hazards for both pets and people. Their tunneling can collapse walkways, destabilize sheds, and even affect home structural integrity if left unchecked.

Outdoors, woodchucks feast on gardens, ornamental plants, fruit trees, and landscaping—often destroying yards within days.

Wildlife Trapping, Inc. offers custom woodchuck removal and prevention plans that solve immediate concerns and prevent new burrows from being created. We also provide full clean-up and burrow remediation services to restore your property safely.

Our Proven Woodchuck Removal Process

Inspection

We begin with a thorough inspection of your property to locate active burrows, entry holes, tunnels, travel paths, and feeding sites. Identifying all burrow openings is essential for successful removal.

Trapping

We use humane, live-capture traps designed specifically for woodchucks. Traps are strategically placed at active burrow entrances or along travel routes to ensure safe and effective capture with minimal stress to the animal.

Removal

Captured woodchucks are safely relocated following New York State wildlife regulations. Each animal is removed far away from your property to prevent return activity.

Burrow Closure & Prevention

After removal, we seal and collapse all burrow systems, fill tunnels, and install preventative measures such as trench barriers, screening, foundation reinforcement, and soil compaction to prevent new burrows.

Clean-Up & Remediation

We sanitize and repair affected areas, including damaged insulation under sheds, eroded soil, and compromised structures. Our team ensures your property is restored to a safe, stable condition.

Humane Woodchuck Trapping – Customized for Every Situation

Our trapping methods prioritize safety, effectiveness, and compliance with all state regulations. With years of hands-on experience, our technicians understand woodchuck behavior—especially their feeding cycles, tunnel networks, and escape routes.

Whether you're dealing with a single woodchuck or an established burrow colony, we develop a tailored plan that removes the animals quickly, humanely, and permanently.

Why Woodchucks Are a Serious Threat

Structural Damage

Woodchucks are powerful diggers. Their burrow systems can:

Undermine decks, sheds, and porches
Compromise concrete slabs
Collapse walkways and patios
Create trip hazards for people and pets
Cause drainage problems around foundations

Left untreated, their tunnels can weaken support structures and lead to costly repairs.

Garden & Landscape Destruction

Woodchucks consume large amounts of vegetation daily and often destroy:

Vegetable gardens
Flower beds
Shrubs
Fruit trees
Newly planted landscaping

Health Hazards

Woodchucks can carry parasites and diseases such as:

Leptospirosis
Rabies (rare but possible)
Fleas, ticks, and mites
Bacterial pathogens found in droppings

Their burrows also attract secondary pests such as skunks and foxes.

Aggression

While typically shy, woodchucks may defend their burrows if threatened—especially females with young.

Professional and Experienced

Our skilled wildlife technicians have years of experience handling woodchuck problems across Long Island. We are committed to providing safe, humane, and effective wildlife solutions tailored to your property’s needs.

Whether you're dealing with foundation damage, garden destruction, or new burrows appearing overnight, Wildlife Trapping, Inc. has the expertise to resolve the issue quickly and permanently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@wildlifetrapping.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Are woodchucks dangerous?

Woodchucks are typically shy and avoid people, but they can become defensive if cornered. Their powerful teeth and claws can cause injury, and they may carry parasites. They also dig extensive burrows that can undermine structures, posing safety risks to pets, livestock, and even people.

Why are woodchucks on my property?

Woodchucks are attracted to areas with abundant vegetation and safe places to dig. Gardens, lawns, sheds, decks, and barns offer ideal conditions. They seek out fresh plants, fruits, ornamental shrubs, and loose soil for burrowing, making residential properties a perfect habitat.

Do woodchucks carry diseases?

Woodchucks can carry several diseases and parasites, including Leptospirosis, Rabies (rare but possible), Parasites like fleas and ticks, and various bacterial infections. More commonly, their droppings and burrow tunnels create sanitation and structural concerns.

How do you humanely remove woodchucks?

We use humane trapping methods designed specifically for woodchuck behavior. After a detailed inspection, we place live traps at active burrow entrances or travel paths. Once captured, the woodchuck is safely removed in accordance with New York State wildlife regulations. We then close off burrows and install preventative barriers to stop future digging.

What are the signs of woodchuck activity on my property?

Signs you may have woodchucks include:

Large burrow holes (typically 8–12 inches wide) near sheds, decks, or foundations
Fresh dirt mounds outside burrow entrances
Chewed plants, vegetables, and shrubs
Tracks or droppings in the yard
Damage to fencing or garden beds

If you notice these signs, a professional inspection can confirm the presence of woodchucks and determine the best removal strategy.

Areas We Service

Suffolk Counties: Amity Harbor 11701, Amityville 11701, 11708, Aquebogue 11931, Asharoken 11768, Babylon 11702, 11703, 11704, 11707, Baiting Hollow 11933, Bay Hills 11743, Bay Point 11963, Bay Shore 11706, Bayberry Point 11751, Baycrest 11743, Bayport 11705, Beech Croft 11743, Belle Terre 11777, Bellport 11713, Blue Point 11715, Bohemia 11716, Box Hill 11780, Brentwood 11717, Brightwaters 11718, Brookhaven 11719, Calverton 11933, Canaan Lake 11772, Captree Island 11702, Carver Park 11980, Center Moriches 11934, Centereach 11720, Centerport 11721, Central Islip 11722, 11749, 11760, Cold Spring Harbor 11724, Cold Spring Hills 11743, Commack 11725, Copiague 11726, Coram 11727, Cutchogue 11935, Deer Park 11729, Deer Wells 11780, Dix Hills 11746, East Hampton 11937, East Islip 11730, East Moriches 11940, East Northport 11731, East Patchogue 11772, East Quogue 11942, East Setauket 11733, East Yaphank 11967, Eastport 11941, Eatons Neck 11768, Edgewood 11717, Elwood 11731, Farmingville 11738, Flanders 11901, Flowerfield 11780, Fort Salonga 11768, Gilgo Beach 11702, Gordon Heights 11763, Great River 11739, Greenlawn 11740, Halesite 11743, Hampton Bays 11946, Harbor Heights 11743, Hauppauge 11749, 11760, 11788, Head of the Harbor 11780, Heer Park 11757, Hither Plains 11954, Holbrook 11741, Holtsville 11742, 00501, 00544, Huntington 11743, Huntington Bay 11743, Huntington Station 11746, 11747, 11750, Islandia 11749, 11760, Islip 11751, Islip Manor 11751, Islip Terrace 11752, Kings Park 11754, Knollwood Beach 11743, Lake Grove 11755, Lake Panamoka 11961, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779, Lake Ronkonkoma Heights 11779, Laurel 11948, Lindenhurst 11757, Lloyd Harbor 11743, Lloyd Neck 11743, Manor Park 11950, Manorville 11949, Marconiville 11726, Mastic 11950, Mastic Beach 11951, Mattituck 11952, Medford 11763, Melville 11747, 11750, 11775, Mid Island 11805, Middle Island 11953, Miller Place 11764, Moriches 11955, Mount Sinai 11766, Nassau Point 11935, Nesconset 11767, Nissequogue 11780, North Amityville 11701, North Babylon 11703, North Bay Shore 11706, North Bellport 11713, North Lindenhurst 11757, North Patchogue 11772, Northampton 11901, Northport 11768, Oak Beach 11702, Oak Island 11702, Oakdale 11769, Old Field 11733, Old Mastic 11951, Old Westfield 11784, Panamoka 11961, Patchogue 11772, Pine Air 11717, Pine Neck 11963, Poquott 11733, Port Jefferson 11777, Port Jefferson Station 11776, 11777, Promised Land 11930, Quioque 11978, Quogue 11959, Remsenburg 11960, Ridge 11961, Riverhead 11901, Rocky Point 11778, Ronkonkoma 11749, 11779, Saint James 11780, Sayville 11782, Scotts Beach 11789, Selden 11784, Setauket 11733, Shirley 11967, Shoreham 11786, Smithtown 11745, 11787, 11788, Sound Beach 11789, South Hauppauge 11722, South Haven 11719, South Huntington 11746, South Setauket 11720, Speonk 11972, Stony Brook 11790, 11794, Strongs Neck 11733, Sunken Meadow 11768, Terryville 11776, Upton 11973, Wading River 11792, West Babylon 11704, 11707, West Bay Shore 11706, West Brentwood 11717, West Gilgo Beach 11702, West Hills 11743, West Islip 11795, West Sayville 11796, Westhampton 11977, Westhampton Beach 11978, Westhampton Dunes 11978, Wheatley Heights 11798, Wildwood 11792, Wincoma 11743, Wyandanch 11798, Yaphank 11980

Nassau County: Albertson 11507, Alden Manor 11003, Allenwood 11021, Argo Village 11003, Atlantic Beach 11509, Baldwin 11510, Baldwin Harbor 11510, Bar Harbor 11762, Barnum Island 11558, Baxter Estates 11050, Bayville 11709, Bellerose Terrace 11001, Bellerose Village 11001, Bellmore 11710, Bethpage 11714, Briar Park 11793, Brookville 11545, 11548, Carle Place 11514, Cedarhurst 11516, Centre Island 11771, Cove Neck 11771, East Atlantic Beach 11561, East Farmingdale 11735, East Hills 11548, 11576, 11577, East Massapequa 11758, East Meadow 11554, East Norwich 11732, East Rockaway 11518, East Williston 11596, Elmont 11003, Far Rockaway 11096, Farmingdale 11735, 11736, 11737, 11774, Floral Park 11001, 11002, 11003, Franklin Square 11010, Freeport 11520, Garden City 11530, 11531, 11535, 11536, 11599, Garden City Park 11040, Garden City South 11530, Glen Cove 11542, Glen Head 11545, Glenwood Landing 11547, Great Neck 11020, 11021, 11022, 11023, 11024, 11025, 11026, 11027, Great Neck Estates 11021, Greenvale 11548, Harbor Acres 11050, Harbor Hills 11023, Harbor Isle 11558, Hempstead 11549, 11550, 11551, Herricks 11040, Hewlett 11557, Hewlett Bay 11557, Hewlett Bay Park 11557, Hewlett Harbor 11557, Hewlett Neck 11598, Hicksville 11801, 11802, 11803, 11804, 11815, 11819, 11854, 11855, Inwood 11096, Island Park 11558, Island Trees 11756, Jericho 11753, 11853, Kenilworth 11024, Kensington 11021, Kings Point 11024, Lake Gardens 11022, Lake Success 11020, 11042, Lakeview 11552, 11570, Lakeville Estates 11040, Lattingtown 11560, Laurel Hollow 11771, 11791, Lawrence 11559, Levittown 11756, Lido Beach 11561, Locust Valley 11560, Locustwood 11003, Long Beach 11561, Lynbrook 11563, 11564, Malverne 11565, Manhasset 11030, Manhasset Hills 11040, Manorhaven 11050, Massapequa 11758, Massapequa Park 11762, Matinecock 11560, Meacham 11003, Meadowmere Park 11559, Merrick 11566, Mill Neck 11765, Mineola 11501, Mitchell Field 11530, 11553, Muttontown 11545, 11732, 11753, 11771, 11791, New Cassel 11590, New Hyde Park 11040, 11041, 11042, 11043, 11044, 11099, North Baldwin 11510, North Bellmore 11710, North Hills 11040, North Massapequa 11758, North Merrick 11566, North New Hyde Park 11040, North Valley Stream 11580, North Wantagh 11793, North Woodmere 11581, Oceanside 11572, Old Bethpage 11804, Old Brookville 11545, 11548, Old Westbury 11568, Oyster Bay 11771, Oyster Bay Cove 11771, 11791, Plainedge 11756, Plainview 11803, Plandome 11030, Point Lookout 11569, Port Washington 11050, 11051, 11052, 11053, 11054, 11055, Rockville Centre 11570, 11571, 11572, 11592, Roosevelt 11575, Roosevelt Field 11530, 11531, Roslyn 11576, Roslyn Estates 11576, Roslyn Harbor 11545, 11548, 11576, Roslyn Heights 11577, Russell Gardens 11021, Saddle Rock 11023, Saddle Rock Estates 11021, Sands Point 11050, Sea Cliff 11579, Seaford 11783, South Farmingdale 11735, South Floral Park 11001, South Hempstead 11550, Stewart Manor 11530, Strathmore 11030, Sutton Park 11559, Syosset 11773, 11791, The Terrace 11050, Thomaston 11021, Uniondale 11553, 11555, 11556, 11588, University Gardens 11020, Upper Brookville 11545, 11732, 11771, Valley Stream11580, 11581, 11582, 11583, Wantagh 11793, West Hempstead 11552, Westbury 11568, 11590, 11593, 11594, 11595, 11597, Williston Park 11596, Woodbury 11797, Woodmere 11598, Woodsburgh 11598