Why Control Groundhogs?
Groundhogs (woodchucks) may look harmless, but their burrows and feeding habits cause serious problems for Des Moines homeowners. Acting quickly with professional removal prevents damage to your home, yard, and garden.
1. Structural Damage
Burrows weaken decks, sheds, garages, and foundations, sometimes leading to costly repairs. In Iowa, groundhogs often dig near garden sheds and outbuildings in spring and summer.
2. Garden Destruction
Groundhogs can strip a vegetable patch or flower bed overnight. Professional removal keeps your yard and garden protected.
3. Burrow Hazards & Pet Safety
Burrow holes create tripping hazards for kids, pets, and lawn equipment. Cornered groundhogs may also scratch or bite pets, putting them at risk.
4. Health Concerns
Though less common, groundhogs can carry rabies and external parasites. Removing them promptly protects your household’s health.
👉 Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management has helped Des Moines homeowners protect their yards and foundations since 2008. Schedule your service today!
Groundhog Removal Services
Groundhogs can cause big problems fast — from collapsed burrows under sheds to half-eaten gardens.
At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we handle the problem start to finish, using safe and effective methods that keep Des Moines homes protected.
👉 Don’t wait until burrows cause costly damage. Schedule an Inspection Today and let Bobcat take care of the problem for good.
Our Groundhog Removal Process
At Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management, we provide comprehensive solutions to address the unique challenges groundhogs pose.
Our approach includes thorough evaluations, humane intervention techniques, and proactive deterrent strategies to help keep your space groundhog-free. We focus on precision and care in each phase to enhance the safety and security of your property.
What If It’s Not Just Groundhogs?
Sometimes the noises in your attic or damage in your yard aren’t from groundhogs at all.
That’s why Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management also handles other common pest problems in the Des Moines area.
🦝 Wildlife Removal
Raccoons tearing into garbage cans. Squirrels nesting in the attic. Birds squeezing into vents. We remove them safely and close off the spots they’re using so they don’t come back.
🐜 Insect Control
Ants across the kitchen counter in midsummer, wasps under the deck, or spiders showing up in the basement — we know how to treat the problem and keep them out.
🐭 Rodent Control
Mice and rats are a big issue in Iowa once the weather cools. We track them down, seal up their entry points, and keep them out of your home for good.
👉 No matter what’s moving in — wildlife, insects, or rodents — Bobcat is your one call in Des Moines for pest and wildlife removal. Contact us today.
How to Spot Groundhog Activity
Groundhogs can be elusive, but recognizing signs of their presence is crucial for effective management. Watch for these key indicators:
1. Distinctive Behaviors
Notice groundhogs basking in the sun during the day or quickly darting to their burrows when startled. These behaviors indicate their presence and activity around your property.
2. Visible Damage
Look for large piles of dirt along garages, around outbuildings, or near ground-level decks. Groundhogs create extensive burrow systems, which can lead to significant structural damage and garden destruction.
3. Tracks and Trails
Identify tracks with four-toed front paws and five-toed back paws, along with droppings scattered around burrows or feeding areas. These tracks and trails help pinpoint groundhog activity and frequented paths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
👉 Still have questions? Call Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management or schedule an inspection today to protect your home, yard, and garden.
Why Choose Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Control
Highly recommend this group!!! Within 24 hours of my “something stinks” panic call, one of the techs, Ronnie, was at our place taking care of the animals that found their final resting place in our vents… and patched it up so we wouldn’t have this happen again. On time, efficient, and very knowledgeable!!
They do an amazing job with our pest control and keeping all the mosquitos at bay. I really appreciate how caring & respective Gene is towards these animals and rodents…
Thank you so much! We debated calling for a long time. When I finally did Blake came the very next day and trapped the squirrel who was the culprit of the damage. He fixed the damage too! We are so happy we finally called, wish we would have done it sooner! Thanks Blake!
Knowledgeable, careful, and insightful-I had the opportunity to meet with Nicole Spaulding from Bobcat Wildlife and Pest Management to learn more of what she does and to ask questions about their industry, fearing it affected my own (outdoor aquatic stock growth).She took the time to share with me the ins-and-outs of her industry, genuinely caring for my concerns, resolving them completely in the end.
Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management came to my house to deal with a serious bat problem. I have had no issues with bats since they came, and the guy who did the work on my house was thorough and took obvious pride in his work. They are knowledgeable and thorough and don’t take the easy way out. It was clear that they really cared about solving my bat issue and I highly recommend them to anyone with a bat problem.
What a great experience Ronnie Hayes came to our place he came to our place assessed that we had a few raccoons in our attic. He even put a trap on the roof and for them out the same day then the relocated them. For a very responsible place.
Jared was super helpful, set up traps, and we are looking forward to a raccoon free attic.
Highly recommend using this company for any pest control needs and or wildlife issues.
