How to (humanely) get rid of groundhogs

Monster Tree Service's Director of Franchising Mark Elson was recently featured in an article titled, "How to (humanely) get rid of groundhogs" on courierpostonline.com. The article talks about the nuisance that groundhogs can cause gardeners and homeowners when they pop up around this time of year. Mark explains that groundhogs need to eat, and a home garden looks delicious to the little buggers. The article gives some tips on how to deal with groundhogs, and Mark brings up the ability to ward off groundhogs with smell repellent. He also explains how he lures groundhogs from his garden using treats, specifically cucumber. You can check out the full article here.

How to (humanely) get rid of groundhogs
By Steve Wood

 Only the filmmakers know why Punxsutawney's annual event became the running focus of the existential comedy "Groundhog Day" 20 years ago.

It's also unclear how the groundhog came to be held up as something more than a giant rodent. Gardeners, however, see through the groundhog's furry, buck-toothed front knowing it is more interested in their plans than its shadow. 

"They need about a pound of food (a day)", says Mark Elson, director of franchising at Monster Tree Service. "The easiest place for them to do that is your budding garden. And they'll do that in a second."

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