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Groundhogs Trapping & Removal Atlanta, GA


Groundhogs (also called woodchucks) may look harmless, but their powerful digging behavior can undermine your home, garage, porch, or even commercial slab foundations. These burrowing mammals are active during the day and can cause major property damage if left unchecked.

Perimeter Wildlife Control uses licensed, humane traps to safely remove groundhogs without poison or harmful methods. We’re available 24/7 for emergency wildlife calls in Atlanta and throughout North Georgia.

groundhog removal and trapping in atlanta ga

Groundhog Removal & Trapping Service in Atlanta, GA


  • πŸ•³οΈ Large mounds of dirt near decks or sheds
  • πŸ“ 8-12 inch holes around foundations or tree lines
  • 🌱 Gnawed vegetation, garden destruction
  • πŸ‘€ Visible daytime sightings of a groundhog near your property
  • 🧱 Foundation shifting, porch sagging, or walkway cracking

If you’re seeing any of these signs, don’t wait. Groundhogs can dig up to 45 feet of tunnels in a single season.


Ignoring a groundhog problem can result in:

  • 🏚️ Structural damage to patios, foundations, or driveways
  • 🌊 Flooding or drainage issues from tunnel systems
  • 🐍 Increased risk of snake activity (they use groundhog burrows!)
  • βš–οΈ Legal issues if the property is a rental or under HOA restrictions

We specialize in residential, commercial, and rural property groundhog control with permanent results.


  1. πŸ” Inspection – We locate all burrows and assess structural risk
  2. πŸͺ€ Trapping – We place safe, state-compliant traps near tunnels
  3. 🚫 Exclusion & Prevention – We recommend barrier installations or habitat modification to keep them from returning

We never use poison or fumigation, which can be harmful to pets, people, or non-target animals. Our approach is safe, ethical, and effective.


We proudly serve metro Atlanta and surrounding cities including:

Atlanta, Alpharetta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Gainesville, Jasper, Canton, Woodstock, Lawrenceville, Brookhaven, Tucker, Norcross, Chamblee, Cumming, Suwanee, McDonough, Stone Mountain, College Park, Douglasville, Blue Ridge, Ball Ground, Dallas, Powder Springs, and more.

Perimeter Wildlife’s full service area list here


πŸ› οΈ Related Wildlife Removal Services by Perimeter Wildlife Control


🌎 External Resources on Groundhog Behavior & Control


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