Groundhog Removal & Exclusion

There sure is a healthy groundhog population throughout Eastern CT and much of New England. Although interesting to watch, groundhogs can cause serious structural and yard damage when they settle on your property. At APX Wildlife Specialists, we provide safe, effective, and long-term groundhog solutions built to protect your home and land.

Common Groundhog Problems

Groundhogs are powerful diggers that create extensive burrow systems in key areas around your property.

Common problem areas include:

    •    Under sheds

    •    Beneath decks

    •    Along foundations

    •    Under concrete slabs, patios, and walkways

Signs of groundhog activity include:

    •    Large burrow openings (often 8–12 inches wide)

    •    Mounds of fresh dirt near holes

    •    Damage to gardens, plants, and landscaping

    •    Visible daytime activity around structures

These burrows can:

    •    Weaken structural supports

    •    Cause sinking or shifting of sheds, decks, and concrete

    •    Lead to expensive long-term repairs

Once established, groundhogs will return and expand their burrow systems, making the problem worse over time.

Property Damage Risks

Groundhog burrowing isn’t just a nuisance—it can create serious structural concerns:

    •    Undermining foundations and slabs

    •    Destabilizing decks and sheds

    •    Creating hidden voids that collapse over time

    •    Ongoing damage if burrows aren’t properly addressed

Our Groundhog Control Process

At APX Wildlife Specialists, we don’t just remove groundhogs—we eliminate the problem at its source.

Our process includes:

    •    Full property inspection

    •    Identification of active burrows and entry points

    •    Safe and effective removal

    •    Professional exclusion using buried hardware cloth

We install long-term solutions designed to stop burrowing under structures permanently, not temporary fixes.

If you’re seeing burrows or signs of digging around your home, don’t wait.

Contact APX Wildlife Specialists today for a reliable, long-term groundhog solution.

Groundhog Removal & Exclusion Service Area 

APX Wildlife provides groundhog removal and exclusion throughout Eastern Connecticut, including Norwich, Groton, Waterford, East Lyme, Montville, Mystic, Stonington, Griswold, Lisbon and surrounding communities.