Groundhog Problem

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A solar-powered (with battery) electric fence keeps groundhogs, deer, dogs, and cats out of our vegetable garden.  But, this does nothing to the insect damage problem. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Had the exact same problem.  and tried to co-exist, thinking prehaps they might >take a few tomatoes and leave the rest for us; but they like to take one bite >out each one.  They also devestated a large part of other plants in the garden. >Something had to be done and as I found out and, previously posted: >Woodchucks, or groundhogs, (same animal) are very smart and very cautious >critters.  If not eliminated they will rapidly multiply.  I know of no poison >that works.  You can try trapping them, but the only effective trap I have >found is .22 caliber.

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They sell coyote urine or a synthetic and that scares them away. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Had the exact same problem.  and tried to co-exist, thinking prehaps they might >take a few tomatoes and leave the rest for us; but they like to take one bite >out each one.  They also devestated a large part of other plants in the garden. >Something had to be done and as I found out and, previously posted: >Woodchucks, or groundhogs, (same animal) are very smart and very cautious >critters.  If not eliminated they will rapidly multiply.  I know of no poison >that works.  You can try trapping them, but the only effective trap I have >found is .22 caliber.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Had the exact same problem.  and tried to co-exist, thinking prehaps they might > take a few tomatoes and leave the rest for us; but they like to take one bite > out each one.  They also devestated a large part of other plants in the garden. > Something had to be done and as I found out and, previously posted: > Woodchucks, or groundhogs, (same animal) are very smart and very cautious > critters.  If not eliminated they will rapidly multiply.  I know of no poison > that works.  You can try trapping them, but the only effective trap I have > found is .22 caliber.

Make it a good clean head shot and then…… Contry-Style Groundhog 1 groundhog 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. soda 1/4 c. cooking oil 1/2 tsp. sugar NOTE:Clean and skin the critter as soon as possible. Remove all sent glands. Cut off head, feet and tail. Cure in cool place by suspending from hook approximately 4 days. But don’t hang it where the naibors can see it cause them rascals might sneak over and snatch it. Dress groundhog as for rabbit, removing the small sacs in the back and under the forearm. Soak groundhog overnight in salted water to remove wild flavor. Combine flour, salt, pepper and soda; rub into groundhog pieces. Brown grounhog in hot oil in skillet; sprinkle with sugar. Reduce heat; add 1/2 cup water. Cover; simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove cover; cook for 10 minutes longer. MMmmmm… dang good eatin’ Be sure to invite the naibors over too. They’ll be so beholdin’ to ya they’ll sure nuff help ya put that new tar paper on your roof.

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Had the exact same problem.  and tried to co-exist, thinking prehaps they might take a few tomatoes and leave the rest for us; but they like to take one bite out each one.  They also devestated a large part of other plants in the garden. Something had to be done and as I found out and, previously posted: Woodchucks, or groundhogs, (same animal) are very smart and very cautious critters.  If not eliminated they will rapidly multiply.  I know of no poison that works.  You can try trapping them, but the only effective trap I have found is .22 caliber.

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>Got a groundhog, aka woodchuck,  that has made his home in my backyard.  The >only problem I’m having with him is that he has taken a very good liking to >my tomato plants.  Every day I have been finding half eaten (green) tomatoes >on the ground.  This morning I actually saw him up on his hind legs munching >on a tomato.  I found his burrow, at least the main entrance, it goes >straight in for approx 6 ft. before it must turn of in another direction. >Obvious question—-any body how do I get rid of his guy–make him decide >that it’s time to move?

You’re lucky that he’s only eating tomatoes. The ones I’ve had would eat just about anything. I’ve either trapped them with a Hav-a-heart trap or shot them. Depending on where you live or your personal sensibilities the 2nd option might not work for you. I had one in my yard that I just dispatched via the 2nd method last week but he didn’t bother my garden. I had tried Jerry Baker’s method of mixing some urine with water in a watering can and sprinkling it around the perimeter of the garden. So far it seems to keep the 4 legged critters at bay. Now if it just worked for Japanese beetles…  To reply by email, remove "qlfit." from address

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