Chipmunks, despite their small size and endearing appearance, can cause damage to yards by digging burrows and feeding on plants, seeds, and bulbs. These ground-dwelling rodents are swift and ...

Although chipmunks don’t usually cause extensive destruction to property, they do dig up gardens while harvesting fruits and nuts. And their burrowing can damage patios, retaining walls ...

A chamber, 15-25 cm (6-10 in) in diameter contains a nest of leaves and several passageways to food galleries. A chipmunk may dig part of the burrow system using its forefeet and cheek pouches to ...