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BEST OVERALL

Amagabeli Humane Live Animal Trap 31″X10.5″X11.5″ Catch Release Cage for Nuisance Rodents…

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Our favorite live animal trap, this cage is very durable, highly effective, and reusable. Easy to set and easily triggered, this trap will ensure you catch groundhogs without harming them.

BEST SINGLE DOOR

Havahart 1089 Collapsible One-Door Live Animal Cage Trap for Raccoon, Stray Cat,…

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What We Like

A great runner-up in our favorite cage traps, the Havahart trap is made by a trusted name in humane wildlife control. While we like the trap’s design, its durability has been in question.

BEST DOUBLE DOOR

Havahart 1045SR Large 2-Door Humane Catch and Release Live Animal Trap for…

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Like the single-door version, this Havahart cage is easy to use and has a well-known name. It features two doors for a greater chance of catching rodents, but it isn’t as durable as other cages.

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Don’t let the higher price of this product deter you, because the Amagabeli Garden and Home Professional Live Animal Trap for large animals is our favorite by far. This cage trap gives you everything you need to ensure you have captured the pesky groundhogs in your backyard without harming them.

A humane trap, it is designed to ensure the inside is smooth and won’t hurt animals inside. At the same time, the outside hand guard protects you, the user, from the animal. Easy to set up, lift the latch rod, open the front door, and set up the trigger.

The bait placement is made easier with a second, smaller back door. Open this to place the bait after you have set the trigger.

With smaller openings than other traps, this cage ensures that the animal will have to go all the way inside of the trap to get the bait. The sensitive trigger will shut the door, trapping them safely inside. Durable and simple, you can’t go wrong with this choice.

Havahart has been a leader in wildlife control products for quite some time, so it’s no wonder they have made it onto our top five list in groundhog traps. Their collapsible one-door live animal cage is ideal for groundhogs; the large size ensures easy catching.

Along with its size, this cage trap features rust and corrosion-resistant materials that will last. Easy to use, there is just one spring-loaded door to set up. The trigger rod is located outside of the cage, ensuring the animal inside cannot damage it.

The large handle guard protects users while they transport full cages, and the collapsible design is great for storage while the cage is not in use. Made in the US, this cage has good construction and is made with the user in mind.

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Like it’s one-door version, the Havahart Live Animal Two-Door Cage Trap features spring-loaded doors but with one on each end. The double entrance allows more opportunities for animals to find their way in, while the sensitive trigger closes both doors at once.

Constructed of rust-resistant materials, the solid doors and handles on this trap ensure the user is safe while transporting captured animals.

Easy to set up, users only need to place bait inside and set up the spring doors. From there, the small openings ensure the animal must go all the way inside the cage to retrieve the food. Once the trigger is released, the animal will be trapped.

Using powerful springs, a straight spade staking system, and a sensitive pull trigger, the Duke DP Coon Trap is an excellent way to effectively capture large rodents like groundhogs, not just raccoons. Completely dog proof, this trap is an easy and safe way to catch pesky groundhogs in your yard.

To use, all you have to do is stake the chain and put the stabilizer stake in the ground. Load the bait trigger with small pieces of food that will attract groundhogs, such as marshmallows or fish oil. The bait trigger will cause the trap to set off, catching the rodents.

Small, discrete, and rust-resistant, this chain trap is an excellent option. It also comes at a highly affordable price.

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A classic in the case of rodent catching needs, spring traps are always a good option. Victor Easy Set Gopher Traps work just as well to capture other larger rodents, such as groundhogs.

The already assembled spring loaded traps are very easy to set up. They are purposefully designed to be narrow so that they can be inserted directly into the tunnels or burrows of large rodents. When placed back to back in tunnels, they prove especially effective.

While it may seem unsafe to place spring traps in a backyard, especially one that is home to families or pets, the fact that these can be placed directly in tunnels means they are far from being able to hurt anyone by mistake.

They can be used in any type of soil and are strong and durable. Coming in at a very affordable price, the classic snap trap has proven to still be valuable.

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Groundhogs may not be the typical, everyday rodent that you are used to facing, but they are pretty common. It’s not unlikely that you find one in your backyard, especially if you are an avid gardener. Since you may not deal with them regularly, it can be hard to know what to do—or even know anything about them.

We find that a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. That’s why we have provided you with this general information section about groundhogs to help you gain some basic knowledge of the animals you are trying to defeat.

Groundhogs, as we mentioned earlier, are the largest relatives in the squirrel family. They have also been referred to as woodchucks or “mouse bears” because of their appearance. These large rodents are typically 20 inches long and weigh anywhere from 6 to 12 pounds. In the wild, they tend to live from 3 to 6 years.

The furry creatures are what some experts call an “edge” species. This means that these animals prefer to live in transitional areas, like where a forest meets an open field with lots of vegetation. They dig complex burrows underground where they spend most of their time. They normally construct their burrows near cover like trees, hedgerows, and home foundations.

When above ground, groundhogs are usually searching for food. They eat about 1/3 of their weight in vegetation every day. They are mainly herbivores, although sometimes they will partake in the occasional insect.

Groundhogs are active during the day and sleep at night, but they are also true hibernators. Around October, they enter a deep sleep within their burrows and emerge in early spring. They survive on fat reserves from their fall and summer diets.

While there are definitely animals that pose larger threats than groundhogs do, they can be pesky animals who cause damage to home and property. There a few signs you can keep an eye out for to identify if you may have a groundhog problem.

You may see 1/4 to 3/4″ wide teeth marks on any wood, plantings, and trees on your property. These are signs that groundhogs are gnawing on things.

Another sure sign of groundhogs is deep holes in your lawn along with mounds of soil outside of them. Sometimes in serious situations, burrows near homes can cause weakened foundations.

Gardeners and farmers will notice damage right away, as groundhogs are notorious for rummaging through crops and plants to find their excessive meals. Since groundhogs eat so much, it won’t be hard to spot when they have located any fruit or vegetables you have been growing.

In addition, to chew on wood, groundhogs can also get their teeth around tubing, pipes, wires, and irrigation systems. Damage to these could be due to one of these large rodents.

Finally, keep an eye out for tracks. Groundhogs have five toes on their front feet and four on their rear. Footprints such as these mean there is a groundhog in the area. Their claw markings are very distinct.

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