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Live Trapping Groundhogs: Bait with Apples and Protect Your Garden

Why Fencing Often Fails

Groundhogs climb over and dig under fences. A cage live trap is more reliable.

Trapping Protocol

Bait with half an apple.
Wrap trap sides, top, and bottom with newspaper.
Set at dusk; close at night to avoid catching skunks, opossums, or cats.

Natural Deterrent

Stuff fresh mint into active burrows—groundhogs and most rodents dislike the scent (rats excepted). Be aware that removing one groundhog may attract others from the surrounding population.

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