Install a fence buried 12 to 18 inches deep with the top angled outward
Use hardware cloth or welded wire mesh around gardens and vulnerable areas
Keep grass cut short and remove brush, woodpiles, and debris
Seal openings under sheds, decks, and porches
Protect vegetables and plants with row covers or cages
Remove food sources such as fallen fruit and birdseed spills
Use motion-activated sprinklers or lights
Apply repellents labeled for groundhogs according to directions
Fill abandoned burrows only after confirming they are empty
Trap groundhogs only where legal and permitted
Contact a licensed wildlife control professional for persistent problems