Comments on: How to Quickly & Easily Trap Nuisance Groundhogs

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:53:00 +0000

OK I got one for you, groundhogs are terorizing my moms neighborhood by getting into the engine of their car’s and chewing up the wires, I opened the hood and there he was, had to poke him out with a stick. one car was totaled, exposed wires caused a fire. I have tried traps but only caught coons and possoms. I think he lives under her shed by her garden. Think Ill try carrots. thanks for your post

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:50:39 +0000

Belle, I would contact Havahart and explain what happened to them because there is no way the trap should malfunction like that or that you should have to wire it shut to keep it from opening in that situation. I also wouldn’t use the trap again until the problem was determined and resolved. I’ve used a number of different styles of Havahart traps and have never had a trapped animal even come close to escaping before I released it.

By: belle

belle — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:46:16 +0000

I think havahart needs to make stronger traps. I finally caught that very large groundhog, I picked the trap up, and it was moving back and forth, plus the weight of the groundhog, it came right through the closed end of the trap. I guess I’m going to have to take a coat hanger and pliers and tie that closed end shut. I have been after this groundhog for months now. They like pears. When do they go into hibernation? Also, when do they have a litter of young ones?

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:20:37 +0000

Belle, I would continue to try and try the remaining groundhog. If you know where he is entering the garden or where his den is located, set the trap right there and place some type of barricade along the sides to coax him into the trap. Also alternate the bait that you are using from carrots, to apples, celery with leaves, etc. and maybe even add a bit of peanut butter to the bait.

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By: Belle

Belle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:45:37 +0000

I have tried putting the trap right up against the fence, the groundhog will not come near it. I’ve tried all kinds of baits. This morning I went out and there was a full size raccoon in it. I have caught 13 critters so far, but this big groundhog (s), refuse to be caught. About 5:30 every evening it comes into the garden. The coon had chewed the wire clips at the other end, and I tied it back up with nylon ties, some of those were chewed by the coon today. Any suggestions?

By: Edward James

Edward James — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:49:31 +0000

I’ve got some interesting ideas, thanks. Now the battle will continue. I’ve set my trap many times with diff. bait. No luck he is either smart or dumb. He is under my shed. I will clean my trap, set up barriers and place carrots in the trap. I’ll let everyone know !!