Skunks are poor climbers, so you don’t typically have to worry about them getting into your attic. However, they’re burrowers, which means you do have to be concerned about them getting under your deck, shed, patio, or foundation.
Once they’ve decided to make your house their home, skunks can be hard to evict. If you’ve tried DIY tactics to no avail, this beginner’s guide to skunk control is for you.
Why You Need Skunk Removal Services
There are many reasons why you should remove skunks from your property. Of course, you already know they can stink up your property. And getting rid of the skunk smell is no easy task. But there are other, more serious reasons to pursue skunk removal services.
For one, skunks can be a danger to your pets. Though they’re typically docile creatures, they’ll attack if they feel threatened, which can put your pets at risk of harm. Some pets that have been directly sprayed by skunks can develop skunk toxic shock syndrome, which occurs when the skunk’s spray destroyed the pet’s healthy red blood cells, leading to serious problems including seizures and anemia.
Even more concerning, however, is the fact that the skunk is a rabies-vector species. This can put your pets and family at risk of contracting the fatal disease.
If skunks are on your property, you shouldn’t ignore the issue. Instead, request skunk removal services.
Why Humane Skunk Control Is Important
When it comes to removing skunks from your property, however, make sure to seek out a humane animal control company.
Though skunks may be troublesome, that doesn’t mean they deserve harm. They’re simply trying to live their lives and survive. If they’ve made their way under your porch or deck, they’re likely only trying to stay warm and safe and to protect their young. Often, their homes have been destroyed by urbanization, requiring them to co-exist with humans.
Humane skunk control will ensure the nuisance is eliminated from your life, but that no harm comes to the animals.
How Technicians Remove Skunks from Your Property
Skunks can be tricky to get rid of. If you’ve tried to evict them yourself, you no doubt noticed they just keep coming back again and again. They’re tenacious and relentless creatures.
A humane animal control company’s technicians will be able to take care of the problem the first time around through an efficient eviction process. They’ll first trench around the area the skunks have entered. Then, they’ll install a one-way door system at the point of entry. They will then dig a trench in a reverse “L” shape to fasten the area. Next, they’ll back-fill the burrowed area, except for where the one-way door system has been installed.
In a few days, the skunks will have no choice but to remove themselves and relocate to a different area. At this point, the door will be removed and the entry point permanently screened off and back-filled.
What to Look for in a Skunk Control Company
Because skunks are so determined to stay where they’re located, it’s important to choose the right skunk control company that can handle the situation and fix the problem permanently. Otherwise, you’ll be spending money on removal services that will only last temporarily. You’ll soon find yourself in the same position you were in before—with skunks under your deck, porch, or foundation.
We’ve already mentioned you should seek out a humane, ethical, and green removal company. What else should you look for? Most importantly, a guarantee of service. A company that offers a service guarantee for several years is confident in the effectiveness of its solutions. Its technicians will not only evict the skunks but provide remediation services to ensure no future re-entries.
Do you need wildlife removal services? Request a quote today!