Live Traps For Groundhogs

Live traps for groundhogs are designed to safely catch the animal without harming it. You bait the trap with something tasty, like fruits or veggies, and when the groundhog goes in, the door shuts behind it. That way, you can check local wildlife rules and handle the critter properly after the catch.

Groundhogs love fresh produce! Try using things like cantaloupe, apples, lettuce, or carrots. Place the bait at the far end of the trap so they have to step all the way inside to get it.

Set your trap near where you’ve seen groundhog activity—like by their burrow entrance or along their usual paths. Make sure it’s on level ground and camouflaged a bit with grass or leaves so it doesn’t spook them.

You’ll want to check your trap at least once or twice a day. Groundhogs can get stressed if left too long, and you don’t want any other critters getting caught and stuck either.

Yep! Just clean out the trap real good after each use—hose it down and maybe give it a scrub if needed. That way, it’s ready for next time you need to catch another unwanted visitor.