🦫 Groundhog Removal Services in Northern Virginia
Groundhogs—also known as woodchucks—may look harmless, but they’re notorious for digging deep burrows, undermining foundations, and destroying gardens. If you’ve noticed mounds of dirt, chewed plants, or large holes around your property, it’s time to call in the pros.
BEDR Wildlife Removal specializes in humane, fast, and effective groundhog removal for homes and businesses throughout Northern Virginia.
We trap and remove groundhogs in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fairfax County, and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
🚨 Common Signs of a Groundhog Problem:
- Large, round burrow holes near your foundation, porch, or shed
- Fresh dirt mounds around openings
- Chewed garden vegetables or landscaping
- Gnaw marks on wooden structures or fencing
- Daytime sightings of a stocky, brownish rodent
🛠️ Our Groundhog Removal Process
- Property Inspection
We identify all groundhog burrow entrances, feeding areas, and potential denning spots.
- Live Trapping
We set state-approved humane cage traps near active burrows. Depending on weather and activity, groundhogs are typically trapped within 24–72 hours.
- Relocation & Legal Compliance
Our team relocates groundhogs safely and in full compliance with Virginia’s nuisance wildlife laws.
- Burrow Sealing & Habitat Modification
Once the animal is removed, we fill and seal the tunnels and may install burrow deterrents like buried mesh or gravel to prevent future digging.
⚠️ Groundhog Risks to Homeowners
- Foundation Damage: Burrowing near decks, sheds, and even under concrete slabs can destabilize structures.
- Landscape Destruction: Groundhogs feast on gardens, shrubs, and ornamental plants.
- Injury Hazards: Deep, hidden holes can cause sprained ankles or injuries to pets and kids.
- Encourages Other Pests: Abandoned burrows may attract skunks, foxes, and snakes.
🧠 Why Choose BEDR?
- 20+ years of wildlife removal experience
- Licensed and insured in Virginia and Maryland
- 180+ five-star reviews from Northern Virginia homeowners
- Local, family-owned, and fully compliant with state trapping laws
- Full-service from trapping to sealing and prevention
🧰 Groundhog Prevention Tips
- Keep vegetation trimmed back from structures
- Fence gardens with hardware cloth buried 12″ deep
- Remove brush piles and debris where groundhogs may hide
- Contact BEDR for annual inspections and exclusion advice
📞 Call for Groundhog Removal in Northern Virginia
If you’ve spotted holes or garden destruction, don’t wait.
Call 540-307-2566 or Request a Free Estimate Online to schedule expert groundhog removal today.