Get Rid of Critters

Gophers have a body design ideal for burrowing. This results in great damage to lawns and gardens. They can be identified by horseshoe shaped mounds at tunnel entrances. Trapping is the most effective means of control.

Woodpeckers are unique and can cause damage with their pecking. Trees and homes are often targets and may be used for nesting. They typically eat ants and larvae, and some species will consume different types of vegitation.

Chipmunks can severely damage a yard and home foundation with tunneling. Their diet includes seeds, flower bulbs, and seedlings. They are active year-round but less so in fall and winter. Most chipmunk are 3-6 inches long.

Groundhogs can wreak havoc on a garden, plants, or yard. They are herbivores and quite stocky. These are extensive burrowers that can collapse structures. Spring is their most active time of year.

Raccoons are nocturnal omnivores with destructive tendencies. Their search for food and lodging can bring them into populated areas. They are dexterous and have forepaws like human hands. These are the top carrier of rabies.

The opossum is the only marsupial in North America, so young are carried in the mothers abdomen pouch. They have prehensile tails and are omnivorous eaters. Its possibly best known for playing dead when frightened.

Rabbits may seem cute and fuzzy, but they can become a nuisance. Their lifespan is about a year. These are epic breeders and can have 36 offspring within that time. They are herbivores that travel limited distances for food.