Woodchuck problem
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Diana
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I am having a serious problem with woodchucks on my farm. they are eating all my winter harvests-pumpkins , squish, and just about anything they can put their teeth into. (A great deal of what i grow is donated to a local soup kitchen or sold road side and i am loosing my crop to the woodchucks.) i have put dog urine/poop all around, bought sprays that people have suggested and am not having any luck. these woodchucks are not afraid of man nor our farm animals and i am starting to worry about the safety of my children. Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of them.
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I guess it's impossible to chase them away, this is the best video I could find. Looks like you may have to perform some funerals...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voNNYHUq3-U
Put peanuts in the shell on the outskirts of your fence. This will cause them to look for food there. They rather have nuts, because they can bury them. It may deter them. Good Luck!
I have heard they are very good to eat.
I live in a subdivision with decent size lots in SC and old ladies sit on their back porches and shoot squirrels. Everyone knows and don't seem concerned. Seems to me you could do the same thing especially n a farm.
I am NOT a fan of murder! First, call your area wild animal control services. Here are some natural measures.
Sprinkle blood meal, ground black pepper, dried blood, or talcum powder around the perimeter of your garden. You can try using hair clippings as well. Puree and strain hot peppers and garlic, mix them with water and enough liquid soap to make it stick, and spray it liberally around the garden. (not sure of the effectiveness of these)
Human urine works. But only from adult males, my cousin has since informed me. Ladies, conscript your husbands, sons, brothers, nephews and uncles.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Woodchucks
https://www.almanac.com/pest/woodchucks-or-groundhogs
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/home-garden/2017/01/30/get-rid-of-groundhogs-naturally/
Fox urine granules will work but only for 2-3 weeks
Alternatively, you can stink out, burn them out or water them out:
https://www.hunker.com/12216566/homemade-groundhog-repellent
We had someone trap and relocate them but they came back with in 24 hours. We have contacted a local gentlemen that has agreed to take care of the problem free of charge. We thank you for all of your help.