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Getting Rid of Groundhogs?

We have serious groundhog problem. I have seen solutions suggesting ammonia rags, used cat litter, etc. I am not sure if this will work with our pests, as they have burrowed into our sand mound septic system. There are huge burrows. Help please!

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August 15, 20150 found this helpful

From your description, you have much more than a DIY groundhog problem! I suggest a pest removal company ASAP as they may have already damaged your septic system.

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August 15, 20150 found this helpful

Try using Juicy fruit gum. You chew it just until soft. Poke a hole in their run or hole and drop in. They are lured by the scent.They eat it and can't digest the gum so it kills them.

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You can also use caster oil poured into the run or even spread around and down the hole. They don't like the smell and leave. This also works for moles.

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December 30, 20180 found this helpful

How cruel...Juicy fruit gum? I have woodchucks and I would never allow them to suffer that way> Very inhumane...

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August 15, 20150 found this helpful

I'm pretty sure the gum thing is an old wives' tale. Humans can't digest gum either, but it just passes through our systems undigested.

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April 23, 20170 found this helpful

it actually works for moles I know. tried it many times.

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July 31, 20180 found this helpful

Gum does work.

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May 4, 20190 found this helpful

I actually have used the juicy fruit method. They could "digest it"... but they actually die bc they choke on it first. Not exactly humane in my opinion- but it was a last resort.

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