While anecdotal sources suggest that it works, others believes that using Juicy Fruit gum to kill groundhogs is just another one of those urban legends that circulates on the internet. You can find detailed instructions online as to how to apply the gum to groundhog burrows, but that doesn’t mean it works.
According to experts the only sure means of groundhog (woodchuck) control is trapping and removal.
The most effective way to remove a groundhog is with a live groundhog trap. Groundhogs are cautious creatures, so keep in mind the following tips:
Prevent transferring your scent to the trap by wearing gloves when handling it.
Bait your trap in a way that forces the groundhog to fully enter it - this will ensure the animal cannot back out when the door comes down.
Prevent roll over and escapes after the groundhog is caught by ensure the trap cannot move. Place a brick on the top for extra stability.
Camouflage the inside and outside of the trap with leaves so that the groundhog feels more comfortable entering.
Learn more on How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Humanely at Havahart.
There are ways to deal with woodchucks that make it possible to live in harmony with them. If woodchucks must be evicted from an area, however, it should be followed by addressing the factors that caused a problem in the first place.
Find out What to Do About Woodchucks at The Humane Society of the United States.