I used heavy duty fence wire. 2 feet out and 1 foot up the side. Overlap several inches.landscaping blocks and chunks of concrete on top. Around my shed and my deck. My neighbors have them. Keep a close eye on these areas. Smoke bombs down the hole and a fan blowing down will maybe show where the hole exits. They live in bunches under my neighbors shed. They share places. Was lucky to find oven racks and store shelving free.that helped some spots. Has worked for years. Peeing, nonsense. Made you feel good.
-- Thank you for your knowledge and familiarity with the little creatures from hades. Every bit of input is greatly valued. The groundhogs always seem to find a workaround. I just don't have the time to chase down every one of them.
-- Thank you for watching the video. Please update us on your Groundhog adventures and if my suggestions were a benefit to you. I hope you check out my other videos as well.
-- Groundhogs will undermine the foundation of your house and any other structure on your property causing sinking and cracking. This will drastically lower the value of your home.
@@back40bandit98 they already have. My sunroom addition is nearly destroyed. Everyone (wildlife services) I’ve had out says no they cannot dig under a footer but a corner of my sunroom has sunk 3” in last few months. It’s pulling rest of house out of square, drywall cracking, windows sticking, even the rooflines are compromised. It’s a nightmare only gimmick solutions offered by so called professionals. I’m an older lady no husband my house is being destroyed I don’t know what to do! Pee in jars then crawl under deck to find holes…I don’t think I can do this.
Cool Idea I might try it We have huge holes in our shed Cats live in the holes too it seems like. If I try it and it works I'll let you know. Thank You for the strategy.
I have used cat litter that my cat used. It didn’t work. No effect. Going to try this idea that you have. Last year.. ate all my garden vegetables. Everything. So I didn’t plant this year.
-- I have tried all kinds of ideas throughout the years. A dog is best for dealing with groundhogs. But urinating in the entrance to the groundhogs home really annoys them. So, Eventually they move on and go somewhere else.
I have a couple ground hogs that have been digging very large holes in a flower bed which is right up against the back of my house. They have dug so deep that the hole has become a bed of sand and it has essentially destroyed my garden. Although your solution sounds gross, at this point I am willing to try anything. I sure hope it works for me as well.
Sometimes humans must think like animals to be able to combat animals. Animals don't care about your feelings, ego, or your investment in your home. They only do what they do out of necessity for survival. They will destroy your foundation and the value of your home, just like they did your flower garden.
I am the same...they are right next to the foundation...everyone sending off firecrackers...I'm thinking of throwing a few down that hole...but not to that point of cruelty..........yet
HELL… I’m a woman living in Upstate NY in the inner city and I CAN NOT get rid of these things. Have tried Critter Ritter,moth balls,ammonia… the list goes on and on🤦🏻♀️. I fill the holes up and a few days later they’re right back. I’ve seen it on my security cameras and ITS HUGE! So after watching your video I’ve informed my neighbor across the street(who’s also a woman and having the same problem)to not be alarmed if she happens to see me in my front yard SQUATTING over one of these a HUMONGOUS holes! 🤣Thanks for the advice.
JT Eaton bait block peanut butter flavor which is rat poison groundhogs love it !! It takes quite a bit and it takes a few days but it seems to be effective
-- The groundhogs are very destructive to foundations of any structure. They can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your structural properties. The groundhogs will even chew on the wiring in your car.
Still smells like an old shed. But right now it kinda smells of something dead. Must be that dang pack rat in the ceiling. I did find a huge snake in the shed. The snake was going after some animal.
@@back40bandit98 when I moved into my my childhood, I had a lot of mice. I had to call a company to help me. But that wasn't enough. I had to do research on getting rid of them. Seal holds up on the inside and out side of my house. I did this for many years. Now I don't have a problem. What ever they can't dig up, I would use.
-- Weasels are interesting creatures. There is a solid white weasel that lives amongst the big rocks at a dam in the next county over. We see it slinking around big rocks Hunting for whatever they want.
-- At one point, We had fourteen cats. You would be amazed at how many birds, mice, and lizards those cats eat. They even caught and ate squirrels, and rabbits. I'm certain that the cats would attack and eat rats.
You did good except you might want to work on saying "You Know" so much. It's a habit I know but it can get rather annoying. Just every time you catch yourself saying "You Know" especially on a video, just think...I a viewer "knew" he or she wouldn't be looking at your video. You Know?
@@back40bandit98 You're very welcome, and please don't take it as a put down because I used to do the same thing. But someone took the time to point it out to me. Some people say "You Know" and some people say "Like" (ex: "That was like good you know") So does that mean it's like good but not quite? And if "You Know" why am I trying to tell you? It's funny how we pick up bad grammar habits. I'm from Georgia and I have the habit of saying "worser". That's not even a word! But being from the south it sounds better than "more worse".
@@back40bandit98 By the way, I like the moniker "Back40 Bandit" it somehow fits you and your rural country style. Wish I could pull that off. Good on ya!!
-- My shed smells of old moldy canvas. But the urine actually does not smell up the place. I know that logic makes us all think that it would smell of urine but it doesn't. Thanks for watching the video. Hope you get a chance to watch all my other videos as well.
-- Hi Big Tim, the groundhogs take their time doing what they do. So, I decided to take my time as well. Like I said in one of my videos, "Think like an animal."
I used heavy duty fence wire. 2 feet out and 1 foot up the side. Overlap several inches.landscaping blocks and chunks of concrete on top. Around my shed and my deck. My neighbors have them. Keep a close eye on these areas. Smoke bombs down the hole and a fan blowing down will maybe show where the hole exits. They live in bunches under my neighbors shed. They share places. Was lucky to find oven racks and store shelving free.that helped some spots. Has worked for years. Peeing, nonsense. Made you feel good.
-- Thank you for your knowledge and familiarity with the little creatures from hades. Every bit of input is greatly valued. The groundhogs always seem to find a workaround. I just don't have the time to chase down every one of them.
I think you're a legend. I will try this. MOVE ON GROUND HOG
-- Thank you for watching the video. Please update us on your Groundhog adventures and if my suggestions were a benefit to you. I hope you check out my other videos as well.
@@back40bandit98 thank you very much Bandit, I will let you know! I'll be trying it in the coming weeks haha
Brilliant! Thank you!
-- Thanks for watching the video. Let us know what results you achieve with this groundhog deterant method.
I’m going to try this. Used cat litter that my cat used.. zero effect. Reopened the two holes. Didn’t work.
-- Thank you for watching the video. Keep us updated on what you try and the results.
Groundhogs digging all around the foundation of my home. Driving me Nuts 🌰.
-- Groundhogs will undermine the foundation of your house and any other structure on your property causing sinking and cracking. This will drastically lower the value of your home.
.22 air rifle immediately before more, if any damage is done.
@@back40bandit98THIS IS WHATS HAPPENING AT MY HOUSE!!!!
@aWomanFreed -- You must do what it takes to make it stop. Otherwise, they will destroy your property and the property value.
@@back40bandit98 they already have. My sunroom addition is nearly destroyed. Everyone (wildlife services) I’ve had out says no they cannot dig under a footer but a corner of my sunroom has sunk 3” in last few months. It’s pulling rest of house out of square, drywall cracking, windows sticking, even the rooflines are compromised. It’s a nightmare only gimmick solutions offered by so called professionals. I’m an older lady no husband my house is being destroyed I don’t know what to do! Pee in jars then crawl under deck to find holes…I don’t think I can do this.
Cool Idea I might try it We have huge holes in our shed Cats live in the holes too it seems like. If I try it and it works I'll let you know. Thank You for the strategy.
-- Thanks. I hope you get good results. I'm waiting patiently for your updates. 🐻
I have used cat litter that my cat used. It didn’t work. No effect. Going to try this idea that you have. Last year.. ate all my garden vegetables. Everything. So I didn’t plant this year.
-- I have tried all kinds of ideas throughout the years. A dog is best for dealing with groundhogs. But urinating in the entrance to the groundhogs home really annoys them. So, Eventually they move on and go somewhere else.
I have a couple ground hogs that have been digging very large holes in a flower bed which is right up against the back of my house. They have dug so deep that the hole has become a bed of sand and it has essentially destroyed my garden. Although your solution sounds gross, at this point I am willing to try anything. I sure hope it works for me as well.
Sometimes humans must think like animals to be able to combat animals. Animals don't care about your feelings, ego, or your investment in your home. They only do what they do out of necessity for survival. They will destroy your foundation and the value of your home, just like they did your flower garden.
I am the same...they are right next to the foundation...everyone sending off firecrackers...I'm thinking of throwing a few down that hole...but not to that point of cruelty..........yet
HELL… I’m a woman living in Upstate NY in the inner city and I CAN NOT get rid of these things. Have tried Critter Ritter,moth balls,ammonia… the list goes on and on🤦🏻♀️. I fill the holes up and a few days later they’re right back. I’ve seen it on my security cameras and ITS HUGE! So after watching your video I’ve informed my neighbor across the street(who’s also a woman and having the same problem)to not be alarmed if she happens to see me in my front yard SQUATTING over one of these a HUMONGOUS holes! 🤣Thanks for the advice.
Thanks lm going to try it
-- Thanks for watching. I hope it works for you. Keep us updated on your progress.
Great video and idea! Think like the animal would. Funny and informative video
-- Thanks Jason. Glad you enjoyed the video. "THINK LIKE AN ANIMAL".
got it! I'll be dumping the liter box down it the next time i clean it.
-- Now that's thinking like an animal. Let me know how it turns out.
JT Eaton bait block peanut butter flavor which is rat poison groundhogs love it !! It takes quite a bit and it takes a few days but it seems to be effective
-- I might have to try this stuff. Thanks for the info.
@@back40bandit98 Just be sure to keep children and pets away !! It is poison.... there is a video out there of a farmer using it
You should have saved me watching you talk for 4 min to just say.. peee in the hole.. hahahahah jk man .. thx for the video
-- Go peee in the hole.
Move on Groundhog, Move on.
Darned groundhogs.
I have holes around my house and it’s getting bigger 😮
-- Tell me more about it. Do you have videos?
Thank you for this tip!! Easy fix!! I’m gonna try this.
-- Let us know what you tried and if the results are satisfactory.
Trying this starting now!!!!
-- That's great. Let me know how it turns out.
Are you concerned about damage under the shed?🦇
-- The groundhogs are very destructive to foundations of any structure. They can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your structural properties. The groundhogs will even chew on the wiring in your car.
Doesn’t this make your shed smell like piss?
Still smells like an old shed. But right now it kinda smells of something dead. Must be that dang pack rat in the ceiling. I did find a huge snake in the shed. The snake was going after some animal.
Blasted things!! They've started digging up under my slab foundation! HA! The've got another smell coming! Thank you!!
-- Hi Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. Keep us updated on your progress battling with the groundhogs.
@@back40bandit98 You're welcome! I will!
I would have called a company to trap them and relocate them. Then seal up the area
-- I have trapped and relocated a lot of groundhogs and Oppossum. More will come in from surrounding areas to fill the void.
@@back40bandit98
I'm sorry, you may have waited to late.
@@back40bandit98 when I moved into my my childhood, I had a lot of mice. I had to call a company to help me. But that wasn't enough. I had to do research on getting rid of them.
Seal holds up on the inside and out side of my house. I did this for many years. Now I don't have a problem.
What ever they can't dig up, I would use.
Is it true that only male urine is effective in scaring ground hogs off?
-- I'm not a urine expert, but I suspect that both male and female urine would be effective.
@@back40bandit98 🤣 I read somewhere regarding foxes, it had to be male urine. Thanks for your answer.
Weasels use existing holes and kill ground hogs
-- Weasels are interesting creatures. There is a solid white weasel that lives amongst the big rocks at a dam in the next county over. We see it slinking around big rocks Hunting for whatever they want.
I want to know if they gain trust with that fact
-- Not sure what you are asking. Can you clarify?
I would be worried that doing this might attract rats.
-- At one point, We had fourteen cats. You would be amazed at how many birds, mice, and lizards those cats eat. They even caught and ate squirrels, and rabbits. I'm certain that the cats would attack and eat rats.
You did good except you might want to work on saying "You Know" so much. It's a habit I know but it can get rather annoying. Just every time you catch yourself saying "You Know" especially on a video, just think...I a viewer "knew" he or she wouldn't be looking at your video. You Know?
-- You Know, Your absolutely right. I do say that a lot. Thank you for taking the time to point that out and for watching my videos.
@@back40bandit98 You're very welcome, and please don't take it as a put down because I used to do the same thing. But someone took the time to point it out to me. Some people say "You Know" and some people say "Like" (ex: "That was like good you know") So does that mean it's like good but not quite? And if "You Know" why am I trying to tell you? It's funny how we pick up bad grammar habits. I'm from Georgia and I have the habit of saying "worser". That's not even a word! But being from the south it sounds better than "more worse".
@@back40bandit98 By the way, I like the moniker "Back40 Bandit" it somehow fits you and your rural country style. Wish I could pull that off. Good on ya!!
I’ll bet it smells real “nice” in your shed now.
-- My shed smells of old moldy canvas. But the urine actually does not smell up the place. I know that logic makes us all think that it would smell of urine but it doesn't. Thanks for watching the video. Hope you get a chance to watch all my other videos as well.
@@back40bandit98 If I try this it will smell like Keystone Lite.
Pee in a jar and pour in holes, ground hog gone! That took 15 seconds. Why does it take you 8 min 39 seconds?
-- Hi Big Tim, the groundhogs take their time doing what they do. So, I decided to take my time as well. Like I said in one of my videos, "Think like an animal."