Chipmunks are a tricky pest to get rid of. They run quickly and can hide easily because of their size. They may leave a trail of whatever food it is they are trying to take for themselves or their family, which may make them easy to find, but it can still be difficult to actually get rid of them. These pests are a nuisance that can create a major issue for you and your home. They chew through walls and areas in order to get the food they are looking for, which opens up your home to other pests as well. If you have an issue with chipmunks, you need to get rid of them quickly before you do end up with a secondary pest issue. Read on for some things to know about chipmunks to help you get rid of them.
They Can Get Into Small Openings
Chipmunks are a rodent, so they can squeeze their bodies into small areas just like their closely related family member the mouse. If they can get their heads inside of an opening, their bodies can follow. Chipmunks are a bit larger than a mouse but smaller than a rat. If you have a small opening in your home, you should seal it right away to prevent this pest from getting inside, or to prevent it from returning to your home. You should make repairs to any small openings you can find, especially those at ground level.
They Eat Just About Anything
Chipmunks, like rodents, will eat just about anything, although they prefer nuts and seeds, they can also eat fruits, vegetables, and will eat your pet's food or your cereal if you allow them to. If you have food easily accessible to these pests, you need to make sure it's sealed up tightly in an air-tight container to prevent them from getting to it. A bag of food or seed isn't going to keep them out, you'll find small openings where they have been getting inside and have chewed a hole in the bag. Use an air-tight container that is made of heavy plastic to help keep them out.
If you have a problem with chipmunks running around your yard, there's a chance that they have been running from your home or your garage with a stash of food in its cheeks. Make repairs to your home and put away food to stop feeding them. If you continue to have an issue, traps may be necessary, and a call to a pest control company as well. Call the pros to help you with these pests.
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