What poison will kill groundhogs?

What poison will kill groundhogs?

Fumigation is a method under which gaseous pesticides or fumigants are used in the entire area to suffocate or poison the groundhogs within. The most widely used and preferred fumigant is Methyl Bromide.

What are predators of groundhogs?

Because of their relatively large adult size and burrowing—not to mention climbing and swimming abilities—groundhogs don’t have many predators aside from coyotes, foxes, domestic dogs, and, of course, humans. (However, baby groundhogs sometimes do fall prey to raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles.)

Can antifreeze kill groundhogs?

Antifreeze: Don’t try this, as antifreeze as a poison for groundhogs is a myth. While one farmer says it works, experts say it doesn’t.

What smells keep groundhogs away?

Lavender – Try planting some lavender around the garden. While it smells lovely to us, groundhogs find it offensive and avoid the areas where it is. They also dislike the smell of these herbs: basil, chives, lemon balm, mint, sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.

Will vinegar deter groundhogs?

Mix ammonia with washing detergent, vinegar, hot pepper and soap and pour the mixture down each hole. This may have to be repeated for a few days until the groundhogs go away. Apply ammonium mixture around the fence to prevent groundhogs from coming in. This may have to be repeated if it gets washed off.

Will hot sauce deter groundhogs?

Hot and Spicy Repellents Groundhogs aren’t fond of hot, pungent or spicy scents and tastes. Keep groundhogs away from areas such as specific garden plants or old groundhog holes by sprinkling crushed fresh garlic, hot pepper sauce or hot pepper flakes around the perimeter.

Can groundhogs climb fences?

The other key is stopping groundhogs from climbing up and over. For being such fat, dumpy critters with short legs, they’re surprisingly nimble and gymnastic. They can easily scale a well-supported 3-foot-tall fence.