[Vigilanteman]

Groundhogs are a real pain in the rear. Years ago, when I lived by a river, they would dig holes in the dike. Our babies were still in diapers then, so I would tamp their holes full of disposable diapers. They would dig holes elsewhere. I found the one live trap bait they couldn't resist was apples. We'd catch them and they'd often die in the summer heat before we could get to the traps. Otherwise, we'd drown them and feed the carcass to the cats.

Our cats were good hunters, but the groundhogs were smart enough to steer clear when cats were in the vicinity. It was a neverending battle just defending our garden and dikes from groundhog destruction. I probably killed 10-12 of them every year, but new ones would just keep moving in.

[ErnBatavia]

tamp their holes full of disposable diapers

Another use for those things that dawned on me (I'd buy 'em regularly due to two sadly diapered parents) is to tape them to the garage floor in the parking area if you have a small pesky oil leak.....beats the hell out of putting kitty litter in a cookie sheet - which wifey would always run over.

Works like a charm. I've had one down for six months and it's good to go thru the 2010 election cycle.