The only thing left to do then removes the chipmunks from your yard – ideally as far away as possible, but anything over 2.5 miles will prevent the chipmunks from finding their way back.īait the trap, leave overnight close to where you think the chipmunk’s home is and check it in the morning. Chances are one of the little rascals will be caught. I can say that the Havahart chipmunk trap is the most effective “humane” method of getting rid of chipmunks!Ĭatching a chipmunk yourself is very time-intensive, so it should only be attempted if the chipmunk infestation is small. There is also a risk that the chipmunk could bite you – although chipmunks aren’t known to carry any infectious diseases, there is still an element of risk. This method is probably best used to get rid of a single chipmunk that accidentally got into your home. This is one of the least effective methods of getting rid of chipmunks and has only been included to make the article fully comprehensive. To catch a chipmunk, you first need to see it. Having observed it, approach it slowly with a large, heavy towel held out in front of you, covering your body. This will hide the shape of your body from the chipmunk so that it doesn’t run away. When you are close enough, throw the towel over the chipmunk and hold it down at the sides, then wrap the chipmunk in the towel and transfer it to a box or sack ready for disposal.Īfter trapping a chipmunk using one of the two methods above, it is time to remove it from your property. Chipmunk removal involves taking it at least 2 miles away (so it can’t find its way home) and releasing it into the wild.
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