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Chipmunks look harmless, but their burrowing causes real, expensive damage once they work their way under a patio or foundation. Critter Removal Indianapolis provides humane chipmunk removal and long-term chipmunk control across Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Instead of simply trapping and leaving, we find how and where chipmunks are entering, remove them humanely, and seal the property so they stay out.
💡 Our promise: If they come back, we come back.
The clearest sign of a chipmunk problem is the burrow entrance. Chipmunks dig clean, round openings about 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide, and unlike other burrowing animals they leave almost no dirt pile behind, instead carrying the excavated soil away in their cheek pouches. That makes the holes surprisingly easy to miss.
Other common signs of a chipmunk infestation include:
Clean, round holes 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide along foundations, under concrete patios, beside retaining walls, near landscaping rocks, and under steps
Daytime activity, since chipmunks are out in the morning and afternoon rather than at night
Disturbed mulch and missing flower bulbs in beds and borders
Repeated travel paths along landscaping, often hidden behind shrubs and bushes
Chipmunks in Indiana follow a predictable seasonal rhythm. Activity climbs during two windows:
| Season | When | What's Happening |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Roughly March through May | Warming temperatures trigger breeding and burrow expansion |
| Late summer into fall | Around August through October | Chipmunks turn their full attention to storing food for winter |
Rather than building fat reserves, chipmunks gather nuts, seeds, acorns, and birdseed and haul it underground in their cheek pouches, which means constant trips back and forth between food and burrow.
Through October, homeowners notice chipmunks running along foundations, digging near landscaping, and collecting fallen acorns and birdseed. They do not disappear once winter arrives, either. They spend much of it underground and wake periodically to feed on their stored supply.
The real problem with chipmunks is what happens below the surface. A single chipmunk can build a tunnel system running 20 to 30 feet, with multiple entrances, nesting chambers, and food-storage areas. When those tunnels run under concrete patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, or right beside a foundation, the excavated soil leaves empty voids.
⚠️ Over time, chipmunk tunnels lead to settling soil, uneven concrete, and shifting hardscape.
Chipmunks also work their way into garages, crawl spaces, and attics, and we see chipmunks in attic removal calls climb once the animals find a way inside.
From our technicians:
“It usually starts as one small hole next to a patio. Months later the soil under the patio edge has settled. One Indianapolis homeowner ended up re-leveling their entire patio for more than $6,000.”
When homeowners first investigate how to get rid of chipmunks, the usual attempts rarely solve the problem:
❌ Filling the burrow holes with dirt – Chipmunks are persistent once a burrow gives them food and shelter, so filling one entrance just means they reopen it or use another.
❌ Scattering mothballs or spraying store-bought repellents – Repellents are inconsistent while food and cover remain.
❌ Flooding the tunnels – This method is unreliable against a multi-chamber tunnel system, while causing soil erosion and water issues near the foundation.
Homeowners often search how to get rid of chipmunks in yard and lawn areas, but the bottom line is that the dependable fix is to pair removal with exclusion, which is where professional chipmunk control makes the difference.
The problem starts from the outside, so the project’s done from the outside. Here’s what that looks like from first call to final seal.
We walk the property to locate active burrows, entry points, and the areas where chipmunks are causing damage, then build a removal and exclusion plan around what we find.
When appropriate, we set traps along established travel routes and near active burrow entrances, using baiting techniques that target chipmunks while limiting interference from other animals. As a humane chipmunk removal and chipmunk exterminator service, we trap responsibly and in line with Indiana DNR rules, which allow chipmunks to be trapped year-round.
For vulnerable areas, we install galvanized steel hardware cloth with ¼-inch openings. Where needed, we trench and set the mesh vertically into the ground, often extending it outward into an L-shaped barrier, commonly around 12 inches deep with a 6-to-12-inch outward run, so chipmunks cannot simply dig underneath. Exact dimensions depend on soil, existing structures, and burrow locations.
We address accessible openings and correct the conditions that invite chipmunks back, so this becomes long-term chipmunk pest control rather than a seasonal repeat.
Chipmunk removal cost and timeline depend on how established the activity is and where the animals are digging. One or two burrows in a landscaped bed is a very different job from multiple tunnel systems under patios, walkways, and retaining walls. We weigh:
Some properties are handled quickly, while others take repeated visits over one to two weeks or longer, since chipmunks use multiple entrances and do not follow the same path every day.
✅ Every job is backed by our fixed-price guarantee, with no hidden fees or surprises.
Chipmunks avoid people and are not aggressive, but like other wild rodents they can carry fleas, ticks, and mites.
💡 Key insight: The risk from an occasional chipmunk in the yard is generally low. It rises when animals start entering structures, contaminating enclosed spaces, or coming into repeated contact with people and pets.
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✅ Humane, exclusion-first chipmunk control across greater Indianapolis
✅ We remove the chipmunks and seal the property so the problem ends
If they come back, we come back.
Chipmunks do not fully hibernate. They enter periods of reduced activity called torpor, spending much of winter underground and waking periodically to feed on stored food.
Yes. The eastern chipmunk is common throughout Indiana, including the Indianapolis metro, and is most noticeable in spring and fall.
No. Indiana DNR allows chipmunks to be trapped year-round, and any relocation must follow applicable requirements.
Chipmunks are solitary, but a property with plenty of food and cover can support several living close together, and removing one without exclusion often invites another.
Yes. Chipmunks can enter garages, crawl spaces, and attics, which is why chipmunks in attic removal services pair trapping with sealing the entry points.
Chipmunk removal cost depends on the number of active burrows, the trapping and monitoring needed, and whether exclusion or trenching is required. Every job is covered by our fixed-price guarantee.
Dealing with other wildlife on your property? We also handle squirrel removal, mice and rodent control, groundhog removal, and attic and crawlspace cleanup.
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