Do you have an invasive groundhog?
In Quebec, relocation is often preferred by extermination professionals to manage marmot problems. This method consists of capturing the animal alive and releasing it in an appropriate natural habitat, far from inhabited areas.
Why relocation?
- Respect for wildlife: This approach is more humane than elimination and helps preserve biodiversity.
- Regulations: Quebec law generally prohibits the elimination of marmots, except in cases of immediate danger to public health.
- Prevention of reinfestations: By removing marmots from their original habitat, we reduce the risk that they will return or that other individuals will replace them.
By calling on a professional, you ensure that the intervention will be carried out with respect for the animal and the environment.
Our methods for relocating groundhogs
1. Capture
Specific traps, designed not to injure the animal, are used to capture the marmot.
2. Transport
The animal is transported in a suitable cage, respecting animal welfare standards.
3. Release
The groundhog is released into a natural habitat similar to its original one, where it has a good chance of survival.
The advantages of calling on a professional
Expertise
Professionals know the best capture and relocation techniques.
Security
We have the necessary equipment to handle groundhogs safely.
Knowledge of the territory
They know where to find suitable habitats to release the animals.
Efficiency
Relocation is an effective and humane solution to manage marmot problems in Quebec.