Groundhog Tunneling Problems
From raiding gardens to making ugly holes, groundhogs are a common nuisance animal for many homeowners in the Akron, Canton, and Kent area.
Sometimes though, groundhog tunnels can go beyond annoyance and become downright destructive and costly.
This happens when groundhog tunnels are excavated below retaining walls and concrete. Specifically, problems occur when the groundhog tunnel leaves a piece of concrete or block unsupported.
Today, we share a video with a couple of instances of groundhog tunneling that moves from annoying to destructive. Enjoy.
Damage from Groundhogs
Tunneling groundhog can cause walls, patios, and pieces of concrete to shift, sag, etc.
The retaining wall above hasn’t moved much yet but it is ripe for trouble with heavy rains and a freeze/thaw cycle unless the base is put back.
As you can see in the picture above and video below, the excavation is impressive.
These cases show how damaging groundhogs can be when they tunnel in the wrong sort of places.
Groundhog Removal | Akron, Canton, Kent
Removing the groundhog (or groundhogs) from the hole is accomplished by trapping it. If the dirt is just put back, the groundhogs will move it out of the way.
Once the earth moving groundhog is removed, the hole can then be filled in and reinforced. Getting the holes filled again can stops the erosion, sagging, and freeze/thaw process that leads to concrete cracking and block movement.
Because when tunneling groundhogs cause damage like this, it is time for them to go.
Frontline Animal Removal has the experience and tools to capture the groundhogs and get your patio, wall, concrete pad, etc back to good again.
We also offer wire exclusions to prevent groundhog damage.
Lastly, here is an older video showing more concrete damage from a groundhog tunnel.
