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Chipmunks can look harmless. However, when they start digging burrows, destroying gardens, or chewing wires, they become a real problem fast. Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services provides humane chipmunk trapping, chipmunk control, and exclusion across Virginia, including Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian, and Charlottesville.
If you want to know how to get rid of chipmunks, we can help with a plan that removes them safely and reduces the chance they return.
Signs You May Need Chipmunk Control
Homeowners usually call us when they notice one or more of the following:
- Holes and tunneling in lawns, mulch beds, and gardens
- Chipmunks under patios, steps, sheds, or foundations
- Bird seed and pet food disappearing quickly
- Plants, bulbs, seedlings, or vegetables getting eaten
- Chewing on wires or materials around garages, sheds, or crawl spaces
- Pets limping after stepping into hidden holes
Chipmunk Trapping & Removal Services in Virginia
We provide chipmunk removal throughout Virginia using proven, humane methods. Every property is different, so we focus on what causes the problem on your site: food sources, cover, and burrow locations.
Our chipmunk services commonly include:
- Humane chipmunk trapping and removal
- Chipmunk control plans for recurring activity
- Damage assessment for burrows near structures
- Prevention recommendations (food + habitat changes)
- Exclusion options when chipmunks are entering structures
For long-term structural prevention, see Virginia Animal Exclusion & Damage Repairs.
Chipmunk Damage to Homes, Yards, and Structures
Chipmunks are often treated as a nuisance wildlife issue, but they can still create costly damage over time.
They may:
- Burrow under retaining walls, patios, walkways, and foundations
- Dig throughout mulch beds and gardens, creating a mess
- Store food in wall voids or tight spaces (which can create odors or attract other pests)
- Chew and clutter areas around garages, sheds, or crawl spaces
- Create hidden holes that can injure pets
Chipmunk Identification in Virginia
The most common chipmunk homeowners encounter in Virginia is the Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus). It’s a small, ground-dwelling squirrel with distinctive stripes and a quick “chuck-chuck-chuck” call.
Chipmunks are sometimes confused with:
- Thirteen-lined ground squirrels
- Red squirrels
Correct identification matters because the best control plan depends on the species, behavior, and where activity is happening.
Chipmunk Habitat and Behavior
Chipmunks often live along woodland edges, but they also thrive in suburban neighborhoods where bird feeders, mulch beds, and landscaping provide easy food and cover.
Key behavior notes:
- Most chipmunks stay close to their burrow system
- Burrow entrances are often about 2 inches wide
- They hide excavated dirt, so you often won’t see a mound
- They’re active most in early morning and late afternoon
Do Chipmunks Hibernate in Virginia?
Yes—chipmunks in Virginia hibernate, but not like deep-sleep hibernators. They retreat to their burrows, then wake periodically to eat stored food before returning to rest.
Health and Safety Concerns
Avoid direct contact with chipmunks. Like many wild animals, they can bite when stressed, and they may carry parasites or disease risks. If removal is needed, it’s safest to use a trained wildlife professional.
How to Get Rid of Chipmunks (What Works and What Doesn’t)
The fastest long-term results usually come from combining removal with prevention.
What helps:
- Reduce food sources (secure bird seed and pet food)
- Remove brush piles and clutter near foundations
- Identify burrow zones and address them directly
- Use professional trapping where activity is concentrated
What to avoid:
- Repellents (most fail in real-world conditions)
- Mothballs (not a chipmunk solution and can be toxic)
- Poisons (can be illegal, risky, and cause secondary poisoning)
If you want chipmunks gone quickly, professional trapping is usually the most effective route.
Humane Chipmunk Trapping
We use proven trapping techniques that focus on high-activity routes and burrow zones.
Common trapping details:
- We place traps in shaded, high-traffic areas
- We use effective bait options based on conditions
- We check traps frequently to keep the process humane
- We adjust placement if activity shifts
Chipmunk Exclusion and Prevention Tips
If chipmunks are getting into a structure or denning too close for comfort, exclusion may be needed.
Prevention steps often include:
- Sealing gaps and vulnerable entry points
- Installing barriers where burrowing is occurring
- Improving storage for seed and outdoor pet food
- Reducing cover near foundations and sheds
For sealing and structural work, see Virginia Animal Exclusion & Damage Repairs.
Chipmunk Removal Service Areas in Virginia
We provide service across the Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Tidewater / Hampton Roads, and the Shenandoah Valley / Southwest Virginia regions.
For the full list of the cities, counties and towns where we provide service, visit:
If you don’t see your city listed, contact us—we often serve nearby areas and can confirm availability quickly.
Schedule Chipmunk Trapping in Virginia
Chipmunks can multiply quickly in good habitat. Therefore, the sooner you address the problem, the easier it is to stop the damage.
Call (804) 729-0046 or (888) 824-7383 to schedule an inspection and chipmunk removal service anywhere in Virginia.
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