Yes, exterminators and wildlife control operators can get rid of chipmunks, usually by trapping and sealing entry points. Chipmunks are rarely a large infestation, so the fix is often a few traps plus exclusion. Here is what to expect.
- Exterminators trap chipmunks and seal entry points.
- Chipmunks are usually a small problem, not a large infestation.
- Exclusion is what prevents them from returning.
- Costs vary by the number of chipmunks and entry points.
How Exterminators Remove Chipmunks
A wildlife control operator traps chipmunks with small live or snap traps, placed where they travel and near burrow entrances. They then seal the entry points so the chipmunks cannot return.
What Makes It Effective
Exclusion. Sealing gaps around the foundation, doors, and pipe entries is what ends the problem. Trapping alone is temporary.
Habitat changes. Removing food and cover makes the yard less attractive to chipmunks.
When to Call One
A few chipmunks are usually a DIY job with traps, but call a professional if chipmunks are inside walls, there are many, or you cannot find the entry point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, wildlife control operators trap chipmunks and seal entry points. It is a common, straightforward job.
Costs vary by the number of chipmunks and entry points. A small problem is usually inexpensive, while a large one costs more.
A few chipmunks are usually a DIY job, but call one for chipmunks in walls, a large number, or if you cannot find the entry point.
By trapping them and sealing entry points, plus removing food and cover so they do not return.
