Chipmunks are cute, small animals that are adored by many. But chipmunks can quickly lose their appeal once they move into your backyard. See most backyards provide them with what they need in a nice comfy environment: food, water and shelter. Remember chipmunks don’t want to live inside of your house; they want to live under it. You might not think that would be an issue. But these tiny creatures can cause both annoyance and damage when they take up residence.
It starts in the garden
This issue is more of a nuisance. They enjoy eating fruit, vegetables and nuts most of which is provided in your garden. Chipmunks will dig up your garden plants to get the fruit and vegetables they want. Bonus points if you have a bird feeder. These provide excellent sources of nuts and seeds for the chipmunk. This is where the problem starts. Chipmunks don’t like to venture very far from the burrows to find food. Your garden and bird feeder make your backyard the perfect space for them to relocate. The chipmunk will begin to burrow into your backyard, damaging your landscaping. Their burrows have also been know to cause retaining walls to topple, form cracks in patios, and crack deck supports. This might not seem like a big deal, but chipmunk can also inflict damage onto your foundation.
Cracking your foundation
The most significant impact a chipmunk can make on your home is damaging your foundation. This occurs when they decide to burrow next to your foundation. See burrows are almost always done next or directly beneath to cover, as the small chipmunk constantly requires protection from predators. These burrows can extend to almost three feet underground or under your foundation. As the burrow network grows it can lead your foundation to crack and become unstable. This can become a big problem for you, the homeowner as repair costs can run between hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on what exactly needs to be fixed. The most cost efficient thing to do is to get on top of your chipmunk control problem before it becomes one.
Controlling your chipmunk problem
You need a professionals for effective chipmunk control. Our company is one of the most reputable in the Ottawa area in the art of chipmunk control. We will not only safely remove the chipmunk you do see, but also the ones you don’t. We will relocate the chipmunks to a place far from your home where you can enjoy their cuteness once again. Our technicians will also help you put a chipmunk control plan into place to make sure they don’t come back. So give us a call, our experienced professionals are waiting by the phone to answer any questions. General quotes can be provided and your service appointment can be booked right away. The quicker you can control your chipmunks, the less damage there is, and the more money you save yourself in the future. Chipmunk Control and Removal Ottawa,ON call (613) 209-1880.
