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Denninmi

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2. Your approach actually is similar to what I've done.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Wed May 23, 2012, 06:08 AM

May 2012

They are hard to trap in live traps, although I have had some success using a bait product called "Groundhog Heaven" to encourage them to go in the trap. But, that leaves the question of how to dispose of them -- if NC is like Michigan, it's legal to live trap, but illegal to release, so you are technically required to euthanize after you trap. Mine actually went on a 7 mile ride to a cemetery that backs up to a state park, law or no law.

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Finally, just something I didn't know until a few years back, but groundhogs CAN carry rabies, so be careful.

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I got rid of one that way 2 years ago Viva_La_Revolution May 2012 #1

Your approach actually is similar to what I've done. Denninmi May 2012 #2

There's also the defensive option. My "mixture". HopeHoops May 2012 #3

The scourge of the garden! beac May 2012 #4

Carbon Monoxide may do the job. bvar22 May 2012 #5

Carbon dioxide would work the same way. Denninmi May 2012 #6

Did you ever capture or get rid of that groundhog? n/t dmr Jun 2012 #7

Hey pal! I thought it moved on...but alas.... NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #8

Yea, I prefer salad over peanut butter, too! dmr Jun 2012 #9

They are pretty tough...give them some time! tell them they'd better grow or else! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #10

I've threatened to sing to 'em if they didn't perk up! dmr Jun 2012 #11