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How to get rid of chipmunks

Leo_Valdez
Leo_Valdez
06/03/25 6:19pm
Chipmunks have been showing up in my garden! They are eating everything. How do I get rid of them without killing them?
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wikiHow Editorial Team
06/03/25 6:20pm
Chipmunks can be destructive, but there are lot of ways to get rid of them humanely. Try these tips to deter chipmunks from your garden and keep your plants safe:
  • Get rid of any wood or rock piles where a chipmunk could make their home.
  • Install wire mesh over downspouts and around burrow areas.
  • Remove any bird feeders from the area, or add red pepper to your birdseed.
  • Cover your seedbeds with hardware cloth to prevent chipmunks from reaching them.
  • Try planting plants like daffodils or alliums that naturally repel chipmunks.
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Brandon Runyon
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06/05/25 9:48pm
Hello, Sanitation and exclusion will be some of your best tools. Start by removing food and water sources, such as bird feeders and baths. Switch out mulch beds for rock beds. Keep landscaping at least 6 inches away from the foundation of your home. Trim back tree limbs so they are not touching the house. These are all long-term items to reduce the suitable habitat. In the short term, work on covering your garden with a wire mesh to prevent entry for the time being and wait for the chipmunks to move on.
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ReynaRoo
ReynaRoo
06/04/25 5:59pm
NGL, just spray stuff on ur plants that'll make em go away.
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