Try Woodchuck Repellents

Repel the Woodchuck by Bad Taste

Deer Off by the Deer-Off, Inc. - Deer-Off has been approved by the EPA as a deterrent to rabbits, woodchucks and squirrels. This odor and taste repellent wards off woodchucks from plants up to three months. This fact is claimed by the company even though no formal research has been undertaken.
Hot Pepper Wax by Hot Pepper Wax Inc. - The hot cayenne pepper in this product will protect plants from being eaten by woodchucks. Should be applied once per week to cover new growth. Once every two or three weeks during slow growth. The wax will prevent the material being washed away by rains. Will do double duty by killing soft-bodied insects that are on the plant. There will be some nibbling of plants because the woodchuck must taste the pepper wax before it can repel.
Scootä by Pest Solutions Inc. - Scoot™ is made from hot peppers to act as a taste repellent placed on plants. Will wash off by watering or by rain. Again the company uses the word training to define how woodchucks will react to their product.
Shot Gunâ by Bonide - Shot-Gun® Deer and Rabbit Repellent will also deal with woodchucks. The main ingredient is thiram (tetramethylthirum disulfide). The product is sprayed on plants and lasts up to six months. Protects shrubs, fruit trees, ornamentals and nursery stock from woodchuck consumption and destruction. It is an anti-transpirant, reducing damage due to water loss. May also be used as a pruning and grafting spray to protect freshly cut areas on roses, trees and other shrubs and vines. Product does stain, so be careful where you spray it.
6, Safer Animal Repellent by Verdent- This product is long lasting, an odor and taste repellent and is good for deer, rabbits, woodchucks, and squirrels. The product is made from purescent whole egg solids, hot pepper and garlic.
Hinder Deer and Rabbit Repellent by Pace - This product is made from ammonium soaps of higher fatty acids. Rain will wash this product and must be reapplied every 7 to 14 days.
Garlic Barrier by Garlic Research Lab - Garlic Barrier has a side benefit, providing some commercial growers a relief from woodchuck damage if Garlic Barrier has been sprayed on crops such as lettuce.

Repel the Woodchuck by Bad Smell

Shake Away 8004520 20 ounces Small Critter Repellent Fox Urine Granules
by Shake Away

Shake-Away repellent granules have an odor that signals danger to all pest critters and are less messy than liquid. Patented formula won't burn plants, bushes or trees. Heavy granules won't wash away in rain - and they're naturally moist for better "cling." Granules last longer, smell stronger, and won't evaporate or freeze like liquid. Shake-Away uses the strongest force in nature to get rid of your problem animal... instinctive fear. Shake-Away contains the scent of your animals most feared predator. Easy to apply granules can be shaken right from the container to the ground. Makes no mess. 100% Organic and safe. Does not harm the animal you are repelling. Guaranteed protection for small gardens, flower beds & yards. This formula is designed to repel the following animals: Chipmunks, Gophers, Groundhogs, Porcupines, Possums, Rabbits, Skunks, Squirrels, and Woodchucks. The 20oz container will put down a line of protection up to 600 feet long. Applying as instructed, this container will protect an area up to 20 by 30 feet for a month.

Deer-Off, is described above since it is both a taste and an odor repellent.
Shot-Gun® Rabbit and Dog Repellent by Bonide - Shot-Gun® Rabbit and Dog Repellent is composed of naphthalene, dried blood and tobacco dust. This product may be used to discourage woodchucks from entering, feeding or defecating on or near treated areas. Do not use in or around vegetables. May be used around perimeter of garden. Do not let product wind drift.
Rid-A-Critter by Dr. T's Nature Products - Rid-A-Critter is composed of 100% naphthalene. Spread a one inch band around the area to be protected. Hot weather and wind will necessitate more frequent applications.
Rabbit and Dog Repellent by Dragon - This is a powder made of naphthalene, dried blood and nicotine. This product is banded around an area to be protected. This product washes in heavy rains, snow, hot weather and high winds.
Safer Animal Repellent also described above in the taste section

Repel the Woodchuck With Touch

Water Spritzing Repeller For Woodchucks
SCARECROW is a motion-activated water sprinkling device that repels pest animals such as Woodchucks by startling them with an unexpected spritz of water. SCARECROW is highly effective, is environmentally friendly and very humane. It does not hurt the animal. The effect of the sudden noise, movement and spray of water is both startling and immediate – animals quickly flee the area and avoid returning in the future! It will not activate for song-birds.

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Repel the Woodchuck with A Pet Dog

One breed particularly fond of repelling woodchucks is the Jack Russel terrier. They were bred to go right after the critter down into his tunnel.

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