Chipmunks Under Siding

Western chipmunk measures 6 11 long including the tail.

Chipmunks under siding.

These stupid little things get into everything. Chipmunks rarely damage property but they might occasionally injure ornamental plants in the process of harvesting fruits or nuts or they may burrow in flower beds or under sidewalks and. Look for holes in your lawn tiny footprints. A rodent as is a rat or a mouse.

They ruin expensive landscaping uproot garden plants and even make their way under retaining walls home foundations and decks. They are destructive dirty and need to be removed. Tiny holes in your siding are also dangerous since a chipmunk can fit into a space as small as two inches wide. Chipmunks under house or deck problems caused by chipmunks under homes as gifted burrowers chipmunks are capable of doing a lot of damage in yards and around houses.

They feed on both plant and animal material. These chipmunks can be found in canada and the western united states. Several years ago my parents had to have their poured patio removed because these cute little critters tunneled under it to the point it caused it to lower several inches and eventually cracked in two. Use caulk expandable construction foam or concrete to cover any cracks or holes that you see on the outside of your house.

Chipmunks can also fit into natural openings like vents chimneys and pipes. Western chipmunks fur have gray brown reddish and white with stripes. It can weigh up to two ounces. Chip monks are just that.