One groundhog reportedly chewed the wires inside of a car in Nebraska, costing $1,800 in damage repairs. But they don't just wreak havoc aboveground. Groundhogs are burrowers by nature.

Preventing groundhog lawn damage: Secure food sources, fence off gardens, provide exit routes, use repellents, and contact ...

In addition, some dogs like to dig in order to get to the groundhog, which may damage your yard. The best time of the year to encourage groundhogs to leave their burrows is late summer or early fall.