Bernalillo County, New Mexico

🦫 Groundhog Removal in Bernalillo County

Groundhogs dig deep burrows under foundations, decks, and sheds — causing structural damage and landscape destruction.

Groundhog Removal — Bernalillo County

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Groundhog Removal Services in Bernalillo County

Groundhog burrows can undermine foundations, creating thousands in structural damage. Early removal prevents serious problems.

Signs You Have Groundhogs 🦫

Warning Signs

Groundhogs are active March through October. They hibernate in winter but begin burrowing aggressively in spring.

Large burrow entrances near foundation
Undermined deck or shed
Eaten garden plants
Soil mounds in yard
Visible groundhog activity during the day

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Our Groundhog Removal Process

Our Bernalillo County contractor uses proven, humane methods to remove groundhogs and keep them from coming back.

Live trapping and relocation
Burrow exclusion and filling
Deck and foundation protection
Garden fencing consultation
Ongoing monitoring

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⚠️ Peak Burrowing Season

Groundhogs are at maximum activity — feeding, expanding burrows, and raising young. Foundation and structural damage accelerates during this period. A single burrow can undermine a deck footing or concrete slab within one season.

Groundhog Removal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — What You Should Know

Groundhogs are uncommon in the true Southwest. In Oklahoma and eastern Texas, woodchucks exist at the western edge of their range but are far less common than in eastern states. Prairie dogs occupy a similar ecological niche in this region and are the more prevalent burrowing pest in the Southwest, causing comparable foundation and structural damage.

All wildlife removal in New Mexico is regulated by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Our Bernalillo County contractors hold all required state permits and use only legal, humane methods approved by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Groundhog Removal Cost in New Mexico

$150–$400+

Trapping. Burrow exclusion and foundation protection adds $200–$600+. Pricing varies by contractor, location, and severity. Call for an estimate specific to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Groundhog Removal in Bernalillo County

How much does groundhog removal cost in Bernalillo County, New Mexico? +

Groundhog trapping and removal in New Mexico typically costs $150–$400+. If burrows have undermined a deck, shed, or foundation in Bernalillo County, exclusion to prevent re-burrowing adds $200–$600+. Extensive foundation repair from burrow damage should be assessed by a contractor after removal is complete.

How do I know if a groundhog is under my deck in Bernalillo County? +

Look for a burrow entrance 5–8 inches in diameter, usually near the edge of your structure, with a mound of excavated soil nearby. Groundhog burrows in New Mexico can extend 25–30 feet and reach 5 feet deep — enough to undermine concrete footings and deck support posts over one or two seasons.

When do groundhogs come out in New Mexico? +

Groundhogs in New Mexico emerge from hibernation in late February or March and immediately begin expanding or establishing burrows. Burrowing damage peaks in spring and early summer as they establish territories and raise young. By midsummer, juvenile groundhogs disperse from their birth burrow — often moving directly under neighboring structures in Bernalillo County. They hibernate again from November through February.

Will groundhog repellents work on my Bernalillo County property? +

Commercial repellents and home remedies provide limited, temporary deterrence. They will not remove a groundhog that already has an active burrow on your Bernalillo County property. Trapping followed by physical exclusion — burying hardware cloth along the foundation — is the only reliable solution across New Mexico.

Who regulates groundhog removal in New Mexico? +

Groundhog removal in New Mexico is regulated by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Nuisance groundhogs can generally be trapped and relocated by licensed professionals. Your Bernalillo County contractor holds all required state permits and uses trapping methods approved under New Mexico wildlife regulations.

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