An Unlikely Encounter: The Groundhog in the Soffit
At Frontline Animal Removal, we tackle all kinds of wildlife removal challenges throughout Stark, Summit, and Portage Counties.
Most of the time our calls involve pretty common issues like raccoons, squirrels or bats in the house. Another common call is groundhogs under a shed.
But occasionally, we encounter a situation that stands out from the rest.
This week, we want to share a unique story about an unusual intruder: a groundhog found in a soffit!
Last week, we received a call about a possible groundhog in the attic and soffit and were asked to investigate. Well, that just didn’t sound right!!
Ryan went out to investigate but, honestly, we thought it was probably just a case of mistaken identity.
We assumed it would be a raccoon or squirrel, which are well-known for making themselves at home in attics and soffits.
But, to the homeowner’s credit and our surprise, there was a groundhog in the soffit!
See It to Believe It
Upon investigating, a surprised Ryan saw the groundhog and then removed it. Watch this video as he describes the circumstances of how it got there.
Groundhogs Explore Too
Nuisance wildlife removal is often necessary because wildlife explore their environments. Groundhogs are no exception. Just as bats, squirrels, and raccoon find openings into our homes through constant exploration, groundhogs will walk into a garage if the door is up.
It may be the first time we’ve removed a groundhog from a soffit but we have found a groundhog skeleton in an attic once. And, we’ve encountered them in garages on multiple occasions. Check out these older posts:
Groundhog Removal & Trapping | Stark, Portage, Summit County | Akron, Canton, Kent
This unique encounter with a groundhog in the soffit serves as a reminder that wildlife can be unpredictable.
If you hear strange noises coming from your attic or notice signs of animal activity, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
At Frontline Animal Removal, we are here to investigate and do whatever it takes to make your home nuisance wildlife-free.
Since it is early November, groundhogs won’t be much of an issue through the winter. But, with this recent warm weather, they haven’t begun hibernating yet.
