Q&A – What can I do to get rid of groundhogs in my yard?

Question:
What can I do to get rid of groundhogs in my yard?
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Answer:
Groundhogs are in the squirrel family and live in burrows. Gardener Peter Richards gives some options for dealing with them. If you have a small area, you can use an electric fence. Other options include fences, carbon monoxide generators and shooting.
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