![]() It helpful to"prebait" traps for 2-3 days prior to setting out a "live" trap. Havahart offers a safe, effective live animal trap that comes ready to use. Trapping is the most effective way to get rid of Chipmunks. They excavate dirt to form underground chambers for their living quarters leaving structures unbalanced and unsound. This damage is done by the chipmunks' burrowing activities. In situations where populations are more dense, it is possible for these little rodents to cause structural damage to stairs, pools, retention walls, patios, or home foundations. Chipmunks may also damage gardens by digging up plants, bulbs or seeds for food. In most cases chipmunks are only a minor nuisance, perhaps stealing birdseed from feeders or pet food from dishes. ![]() ![]() Territories often overlap among individuals. There may be as many as 10 chipmunks per acre, however, if sufficient food and suitable burrowing sites are available. Typically only 2 to 4 animals per acre occur in most areas. Chipmunks regularly consume foods such as grains, nuts, berries, seeds, mushrooms, insects, and other scavenged items. Adults may live up to 3 years.Īlthough chipmunks are ground dwellers they do often climb tress in search of food. The young are sexually mature within 1 year. Pups will leave the burrow at 6 to 8 weeks. Chipmunk pups appear above ground when they are 4 to 6 weeks old - 2/3 the size of an adult. 2 to 7 young are born in April to May and again in August to October. Chipmunk tails are often described as looking like a bottle brush, and are pointed straight up.Ĭhipmunks mate two times a year, during early spring and again during the summer or early fall. ![]() Most chipmunks have reddish brown colored fur with 3 to 5 dark colored stripes that run from the face down the length of the body and tail. Chipmunks are also known to dig up flower bulbs, empty bird feeders of seed and steal pet food.Ĭhipmunks are between 3.5 inches to 6 inches long (depending on sex and species) and weigh between 1 and 3 ounces. Chipmunks -also known as ground squirrels- can dig burrows under and around patios, pools, stairs, retention walls, or foundations causing structural damage. While chipmunks are cute and fuzzy and sometimes fun to watch, for some homeowners they are also a major pest. ![]()
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