Groundhog Control & Removal in NYC & NJ
Groundhog control NYC and NJ calls often start with garden damage, large burrows, and settling concerns near sheds, porches, decks, patios, and foundation areas. Animal Control NY/NJ helps inspect the burrow system, remove groundhogs humanely, and reduce repeat activity.
Groundhog Control NYC Problems Can Become Serious Fast
Groundhogs are strong diggers. A useful service call looks at the main entrance, secondary holes, tunnels, vegetation damage, and whether the burrow is close to a structure that could be affected by soil movement.
Groundhogs may dig beneath protected areas where the opening is hidden and difficult to reach.
Groundhogs feed heavily on plants, vegetables, flowers, and landscaped areas.
Fresh soil, large holes, and smaller escape holes can identify an active burrow system.
Burrows near foundations, stairs, patios, and retaining areas should be inspected before the soil settles.
Groundhogs use quiet, covered spaces and can turn a yard or crawl-space edge into a den site.
Removal should be paired with prevention guidance so the same area does not keep attracting groundhogs.
We look for the burrow system, not just one hole
Groundhog burrows may have a main entrance, escape holes, soil mounds, and hidden access under structures. The service plan depends on the location of the burrow, whether the area is active, and what needs to be corrected after removal.
- Sheds and detached structures
- Porches, decks, and steps
- Gardens and vegetable beds
- Foundation edges
- Patios and walkways
- Retaining walls and slopes
- Crawl-space edges
- Large mounds and tunnel holes
Our process
Groundhog Control NYC Is Handled in the Right Order
Inspection
We locate burrow openings, soil mounds, feeding damage, travel paths, and nearby structures.
Humane removal
The removal plan depends on activity, burrow location, safety, and property access.
Burrow review
After activity is addressed, the affected area can be reviewed for filling, repair, or prevention needs.
Prevention guidance
We discuss exclusion, habitat changes, food sources, and ways to reduce future digging.
Do Not Close a Burrow Too Early During Groundhog Control NYC Work
Filling or blocking an active groundhog burrow too early can trap wildlife, move the problem to another opening, or make the animal dig harder around the structure. The safer sequence is inspection, removal or eviction, then burrow repair and prevention. For state guidance, see NYSDEC nuisance animal removal guidance.
Groundhog Control NYC and New Jersey Service Areas
Animal Control NY/NJ helps with groundhog control NYC and NJ service, humane trapping, burrow concerns, garden damage, and prevention-focused service across New York City and New Jersey service areas.
Calls often come from Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island City, central New Jersey, Freehold, Wall Township, Marlboro, Manalapan, and shore communities including Belmar, Deal, Long Branch, Sea Bright, Ocean Grove, and Spring Lake.
NYC: 646-741-4333
NJ: 732-387-4135
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Common questions from property owners
How do I know if I have a groundhog burrow?
Look for a large hole, fresh soil mound, smaller nearby exit holes, clipped vegetation, and repeated sightings near a shed, porch, deck, garden, or foundation edge.
Can groundhogs damage a shed or porch?
Groundhogs can remove soil from beneath sheds, porches, steps, and decks. If the burrow is close to a structure, the area should be inspected before settling or erosion becomes worse.
Will trapping solve the problem?
Trapping may address the active animal, but prevention matters too. Burrow repair, exclusion, vegetation management, and habitat changes can help reduce repeat activity.
Should I fill the hole myself?
Do not fill a burrow until activity is confirmed inactive. Blocking an active burrow can trap wildlife or cause new digging nearby.
Do groundhogs eat garden plants?
Yes. Groundhogs feed on many garden vegetables, flowers, and plants, which is why gardens are a common reason property owners call for removal.
Not sure if it is groundhog, chipmunk, or another animal?
Our wildlife removal FAQ and glossary explains common signs, burrows, entry points, and service terms for NYC and NJ property owners.
Need Groundhog Control NYC or NJ Burrow Help?
Call for groundhog control NYC and NJ help with what you are seeing: mounds, tunnels, garden damage, digging around a shed or porch, burrows near a foundation, or repeat groundhog activity on the property.