Chipmunk Removal and Exclusion Services
Chipmunks, though charming from a distance, can become serious nuisance pests when they choose to burrow near or under homes, businesses, and landscaping features across California, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona. Their prolific digging habits can quickly compromise structures and destroy meticulously maintained yards.
ecoPest Wildlife Management provides humane and effective Chipmunk Removal and Exclusion services, specializing in stopping the damage and securing your property against future burrowing activity.
The Risks of a Chipmunk Infestation
Chipmunks pose unique problems primarily through their extensive tunneling and burrow systems:
- Structural Damage: Chipmunks create vast, intricate networks of tunnels that can undermine retaining walls, patios, sidewalks, decks, and even the foundations of homes and sheds, leading to settling and instability.
- Landscaping Destruction: They excavate large amounts of soil, disturbing root systems, damaging lawns, and pilfering garden bulbs, seeds, and ornamental plants.
- Entry Points: While typically outdoor pests, their burrows sometimes lead to access points into crawlspaces, basements, or garages, allowing other pests to follow.
- Food Contamination: Chipmunks may gather and cache food inside sheds, garages, or beneath porches, creating a mess and attracting insects and rodents.
Hear From Our Happy Customers
At ecoPest Wildlife Management, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.
-
"Respected My Property"When you want the best, don’t look at the rest.- Ab M.
-
"Amazing Service, Reasonable Prices"Ecopest came out evaluated the situation, not only did they come up with an amazing solution to keep out the pigeons, they also cleaned up and sanitized all feces.- Nick P.
-
"Helpful & Informative"Allen came out and took care of my rodent problem.- Shane S.
-
"Great Experience!"Called them for rats in my house, quick service and took care of the problem.- Candice S.
-
"10/10 Recommend"He came immediately when I called and completely removed and sealed the home for me!- Sandy N.
-
"Peace of Mind"We also appreciate the warranty the company provides, giving peace of mind that their work is a permanent fix.- Marco A.
-
"Easy & Painless Racoon Eviction"ecoPest used an easy way to get them out from under our house without trapping them.- Kelly S.
-
"Excellent Service"They were out and helped me diagnose the problem in no time. On top of that, no charge to get them out here.- Zach F.
Our Humane Chipmunk Removal and Exclusion Process
Addressing a chipmunk problem requires an understanding of their burrowing behavior and an effective strategy for habitat modification and exclusion.
1. Inspection and Burrow Mapping
- Our certified technician performs a detailed inspection of your property to locate all active burrow entrances, identifying the scope of the chipmunk population and mapping their tunneling patterns, particularly near foundations and vulnerable structures.
2. Humane Trapping and Removal
- We utilize safe, live-trapping techniques specifically designed for chipmunks. Traps are strategically placed near active burrow entrances and baited appropriately.
- Once captured, the chipmunks are humanely relocated according to local and state regulations, minimizing stress to the animal.
3. Burrow Management and Exclusion
- After removal, we address the burrows themselves. Active and sealed-off burrows are filled and packed to prevent settling and future use.
- We implement specialized exclusion techniques around vulnerable areas, such as installing L-shaped hardware cloth barriers around deck perimeters, shed foundations, and retaining walls to discourage future digging.
4. Habitat Modification Consultation
- We provide expert advice on minor landscaping changes that make your property less attractive to chipmunks, such as relocating favorite food sources (bird feeders) or protecting garden elements.
Why Choose ecoPest Wildlife Management?
-
Full Service Protection for Home & BusinessWe provide animal removal, exclusion measures, remediation, and long-term property prevention.
-
Emergency Services AvailablePest-related emergencies can't wait. Call for immediate help.
-
Licensed Pros with Local ExpertiseWe are fully licensed, insured, and vetted in all states we operate in, and backed by 50 years of combined experience.
-
Get a 100% Free EstimateTalk to our pest control team today during a free estimate.
-
Humane, Effective, and LocalWe pride ourselves on being a local company with a broad reach, meaning we offer the personalized service of a neighborhood business backed by the expertise and resources to handle any scale of wildlife issue in our service areas.
-
Wildlife Control Across the West
Based in the Western US, we are the trusted local experts providing full-service wildlife control and exclusion in:
