GROUNDHOG
The ground hog is a member of the squirrel family.
Generally brownish gray in color, strong legs support
the ground hogs body. The front legs have curved
claws designed for digging. Generally active early
morning and evenings, feeding on grass, vegetables
or basking in the sun. Burrows can be extensive,
sometimes extending 5 feet deep and 8 to 66 feet
long possibly collapsing structures and slabs.
Usually most burrows have 2 or more entrances.
Some secondary entrances are dug from below the
ground and do not have a mound of earth around them,
making them hard to locate and excellent for escaping
groundhogs. Groundhogs are also good climbers and
have been seen on lower tree branches. Groundhogs
generally breed in March and April. A single litter
of 2 to 6 young is produced each season and set
out on their own by late June or early July. When
startled a groundhog will emit a shrill whistle
or alarm this is followed by a low, rapid warble
that sounds like “tchuck, tchuck”.
JRG Termite and Pest Control offers a specialized
division pertaining to all wildlife needs. We have
five highly trained wildlife professional experts
on staff who are available 24 hours a day for any
emergency situation. We are members of the National
Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA),
NJ State Licensed Furbearing Trappers, NJ Wildlife
Damage Control Operators Association (NJWDCOA) and
are certified with the National Bat Conservation
Organization.
Should you need any assistance, please feel free
to contact J R G Termite and Pest Control.
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