Install a sturdy fence with an underground L-shaped barrier
Seal openings under decks, sheds, and foundations
Remove brush piles, tall weeds, and dense ground cover
Eliminate food sources like fallen fruit, garden vegetables, and birdseed
Use motion-activated sprinklers
Place humane live traps where legal and permitted
Relocate only if allowed by local laws
Use repellents labeled for groundhogs
Fill abandoned burrows after confirming they are empty
Call a licensed wildlife control professional
Use dogs or supervised disturbance to discourage activity
Protect gardens with buried wire mesh around beds
Keep compost and pet food secured
Monitor burrow entrances for new activity