Chipmunks

Are Chipmunks driving a nuisance in your home?

Chipmunk Facts

Chipmunks are small, ground-dwelling members of the squirrel (Sciuridae) family known for their burrowing habits and love of nuts. Despite their size, chipmunks can cause significant damage to homes, yards, and farms. Below, learn important information about chipmunks, including general facts and how to identify chipmunk damage.

Average Size: 2-6" long with a 3" tail; less than 1 lb. in weight

Average Lifespan in the Wild: 2-3 years

Identifying Features: Shades of brown/yellow/grey fur with white and black stripes down the back

Identifying Chipmunk Damage

Chipmunks may look cute and may look harmless due to their small size, they can be quite destructive. Especially when their is burrowing near a home's foundation.

Common signs of chipmunk damage are:

Structural or foundational damage from chipmunk burrow
Holes in lawn or garden from digging for plant roots
Seed piles underneath bird feeders
Uprooted bulbs
Chipmunk tracks: tiny prints with four toes in the front and five in the back (front and hind feet are generally reversed)