Capture of marmots on the North Shore
At a glance: The marmot (whistling) digs large burrows under galleries, sheds and foundations, which can weaken structures, and devours vegetable gardens and flower beds. Our technicians capture it, block its burrows with a buried wire mesh and prevent its return.
Groundhog burrows weaken your structures
A burrow under a gallery or slab can cause costly damage. It is better to intervene as soon as you spot a hole.
Marmot sheet in brief
| Type | Large diurnal rodent (whistling) |
| Where it is found | Burrows under galleries, sheds and foundations |
| Distinctive sign | 25 to 30 cm burrow entrance with mound |
| Main risk | Weakened structures and damage to the garden |
| Recommended solution | Capture and block burrows (buried wire mesh) |
Recognizing the presence of a groundhog
A burrow entrance 25 to 30 cm in diameter with a mound of earth, often under a gallery, shed or shed, damage to the vegetable garden and flower beds, and sometimes the animal basking in the sun during the day. The marmot is diurnal.
The risks
Burrows can weaken light foundations, galleries and slabs, and the network of tunnels damages the land. The groundhog is also very greedy for the garden.
How we intervene
We make a safe capture, then we block the burrows and the accesses under the structures with buried metal mesh. As the relocation of wildlife is regulated in Quebec, our technicians respect the rules in force.
Preventing groundhogs
Install buried wire mesh (at least 5 cm of mesh) around the galleries and sheds, fence off the vegetable garden (buried wire mesh), and eliminate the shelters (piles of wood, debris) where they like to settle.
FAQ — Groundhogs
How to recognize a groundhog burrow?
Is groundhog dangerous for the house?
How can we prevent him from returning?
Do you intervene quickly?
A groundhog under your porch?
Safe capture and blocking of burrows, everywhere on the North Shore of Montreal — Laval, Terrebonne, Blainville, Repentigny, Mascouche and the surrounding areas.