Humane · Wildlife Control
Humane
Groundhog Removal.
Protect your garden and foundation with our professional, humane trapping and exclusion services. We safely remove groundhogs, relocating only as Indiana law allows, so your property remains secure.
Identifying Groundhog Activity
Signs of a groundhog infestation.
Groundhogs can cause significant damage to your property's foundation and landscaping. Recognizing the early warning signs is critical to preventing costly repairs and protecting your home from structural damage.
ENTRY POINTS
Burrow Openings
Look for 10-12 inch wide holes, typically found near building foundations, under porches, or along garden edges, often surrounded by a mound of excavated dirt.
TRACKS
Distinctive Prints
Groundhogs leave clear, five-toed tracks in soft soil or mud. Their gait is heavy, and you may see drag marks from their belly or tail in loose dirt.
VEGETATION
Garden Damage
Sudden, clean-cut destruction of vegetable gardens, clover, or alfalfa. They are voracious eaters and will strip a garden patch in a single morning.
STRUCTURE
Foundation Issues
Deep tunneling under concrete slabs, sheds, or decks can lead to structural instability, soil erosion, and potential collapse of walkways or porch supports.
LOCATION
Mound Activity
Freshly turned earth near the entrance of a burrow is a primary indicator of active occupancy. These mounds are often used as lookout points for the animal.
PREVENTION
Professional Inspection
If you suspect a groundhog is living under your property, we provide expert inspections to confirm activity and implement humane exclusion methods.
Groundhog Control
Stop the digging before it destroys your home.
Groundhogs can cause significant structural damage to foundations and sheds. We provide professional inspection, humane removal, and permanent exclusion services.
Burrow Inspection
We perform a thorough assessment of your property to identify active groundhog burrows, entry points, and potential structural risks to your home's foundation.
METHOD
VISUAL
SCOPE
FULL
RISK
HIGH
Humane Trapping
Using industry-leading, humane live-trapping techniques, we safely capture nuisance groundhogs and handle any relocation according to Indiana law to prevent further damage.
HUMANE
YES
SAFETY
PROVEN
SUCCESS
HIGH
Exclusion Barriers
We install heavy-duty, underground wire mesh barriers around decks, sheds, and foundations to permanently prevent groundhogs from digging back under your structures.
DURABLE
STEEL
DEPTH
12-18 IN
RESULT
PERMANENT
Need help with a groundhog problem? Contact us for a professional inspection today.
Property Damage Solutions
Protecting your home from groundhogs.
Groundhogs are more than just a garden nuisance; their extensive burrowing can compromise the structural integrity of your home's foundation. We provide thorough damage assessment and exclusion services to keep your property safe and secure.
INSPECTION
Entry Point Identification
Our experts conduct thorough property inspections to locate hidden burrows and secondary entrances, ensuring no groundhog is left behind during the exclusion process.
REPAIR
Wildlife Damage Repair
We provide insulation repairs while identifying electrical and siding damage to advise homeowners on necessary restoration steps.
PREVENTION
Exclusion Barriers
We install custom-fitted, heavy-gauge steel mesh barriers around decks, sheds, and foundations to permanently block groundhogs from re-entering your property.
EMERGENCY
Phone Answered 24/7
Groundhogs causing immediate property damage? Call anytime. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency wildlife calls are accepted after hours and will receive attention. Weekend wildlife emergencies are handled as needed.
Our Process
Groundhog
Removal.
Critter Outlaws follows a proven, humane four-step process to clear your property of groundhogs. We focus on safe removal and long-term prevention to protect your home and yard.
STEP ONE
INSPECTION & ASSESSMENT.
We conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify entry points, nesting sites, and the extent of the groundhog activity. We map out the burrow systems to ensure a targeted approach.
STEP TWO
HUMANE TRAPPING.
Using professional-grade, humane traps, we safely capture the groundhogs. We monitor these traps daily to ensure the animals are handled with care and relocated according to local regulations.
STEP THREE
EXCLUSION & SEALING.
Once the groundhogs are removed, we seal all entry points and install heavy-duty exclusion barriers around decks, sheds, and foundations to prevent future burrowing and re-entry.
STEP FOUR
DAMAGE REPAIR.
We fill in burrows and dens, clean up any waste left behind, and explain any landscape repair that may be needed. We ensure your home is secure against future wildlife activity.
Our Proven Process
Groundhog
Removal Strategy.
Groundhogs can cause significant structural damage to your home and property. Our systematic approach ensures humane removal and long-term prevention to keep your property safe and secure.
01
Property Inspection
Our experts conduct a thorough assessment of your property to identify active groundhog burrows, entry points, and signs of structural damage around foundations or sheds.
02
Humane Trapping
We utilize professional-grade, humane trapping methods to safely capture nuisance groundhogs, ensuring they are removed from your property without harm.
03
Entry Point Sealing
Once the animals are removed, we seal all identified entry points and install heavy-duty exclusion barriers to prevent future groundhogs from digging under your structures.
04
Damage Restoration
We identify damage caused by groundhog activity and flag any structural issues for the homeowner, while our exclusion work protects your home from further issues.
Common Questions
Expert Answers.
Answers to the most common wildlife control questions. Need specific help? Contact us today.
Do you offer humane removal?
Yes. We prioritize humane wildlife trapping and removal methods. Our goal is to safely remove nuisance animals, relocating only as Indiana law allows, while ensuring they are treated with care throughout the process.
What is your service area?
We serve Bloomington (primary service area), Spencer, Ellettsville, Gosport, Worthington, Stinesville, Martinsville, Bedford, Nashville, Brown County, and surrounding areas in south-central Indiana. We serve from Martinsville in the north to Bedford in the south, east through Nashville and all of Brown County, and west through Gosport and Worthington, plus Greencastle as an approved exception.
How quickly can you respond?
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency wildlife calls are accepted after hours and will receive attention. Weekend emergency wildlife situations are handled as needed. For non-emergency inspections and exclusion work, we schedule appointments during business hours.
Do you handle attic restoration?
Yes. Beyond removal, we provide wildlife-related attic insulation removal, cleanup, restoration, or replacement, plus seal-up work. We clean, sanitize, and seal entry points to prevent future infestations and restore your home to a safe condition.
What if I have an emergency at night?
Call anytime. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency wildlife calls are accepted after hours and will receive attention. We prioritize urgent wildlife situations that pose a safety risk to your family or property.
Professional Groundhog Control
Stop Groundhog Damage Today
Don't let groundhogs destroy your lawn, garden, or undermine your foundation. Contact Critter Outlaws for fast, humane, and effective groundhog trapping and removal in South-Central Indiana.
Get in Touch
Call Us Directly
(812) 821-4462
Phone answered 24/7 for emergencies
Email Us
CritterOutlaws@gmail.com
We respond as quickly as possible
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service Area
South-Central Indiana
Spencer, Bloomington, Bedford & more
Emergency Service
Dealing with an urgent wildlife situation? Phone answered 24/7; weekend wildlife emergencies handled as needed.
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