Chipmunk Removal & Exclusion
Chipmunks have been a fixture of American popular culture for decades — from cartoon chipmunks to backyard feeders. They are undeniably charming to look at. But if they have taken up residence around your home, they are a problem. Among the smallest members of the squirrel family, chipmunks are far less destructive than their cousins individually — but in numbers, their burrows can cause serious structural damage under stairs, retaining walls, patios, and foundations. The national average for foundation repair sits around $4,500.
Chipmunks are relentless foragers. A single animal can gather and store up to 165 acorns in a day according to National Geographic, with flexible cheek pouches that can hold three times the size of their head. When they are not eating, they sleep up to 15 hours a day.
Health Concerns
Because chipmunks are so small, people often underestimate them as a health risk. But they can carry salmonella, tularemia, and hantavirus. They have also tested positive for bubonic plague. As underground-dwelling rodents, keeping them in captivity runs against their natural behaviors and can lead to malnutrition and other health problems — and in some states it is illegal to keep one as a pet.
What To Do
If chipmunks have become a nuisance on your Sullivan property, Advanced Wildlife Control is the area's top-rated wildlife removal company. We get to the source of the problem, eliminate it, and use habitat modification and exclusion methods to make sure they do not return. Contact us today to put an end to your chipmunk issue.