Expert Skunk Removal Services

Skunks are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They are opportunistic feeders, adapting their diet based on what's available in their environment. Their diet varies seasonally and by location, but generally includes insects, small mammals, fruits, nuts, and even carrion.

While skunks are generally not aggressive and prefer to avoid confrontation, they can be dangerous in a few ways. 

1. Skunk Spray:

Skunks are well-known for their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.

This spray can cause temporary blindness and irritation if it gets in the eyes.

The smell is notoriously difficult to remove and can linger for days.

Skunks can spray accurately up to 15 feet. 

2. Disease Carriers:

Skunks are one of the primary carriers of the rabies virus in North America.

Rabies is a deadly disease that affects the central nervous system.

Skunks can also carry other diseases like leptospirosis, canine distemper, and parasites like fleas and ticks. 

3. Bites and Scratches:

While skunks generally prefer to spray, they may bite or scratch if they feel cornered or threatened.

Any bite or scratch from a skunk should be taken seriously due to the risk of rabies and other infections. 

4. Potential for Allergic Reactions:

In rare cases, some individuals may have severe allergic reactions to skunk spray, which could be potentially fatal. 

Skunks primarily communicate through scent marking, vocalizations, and body language. They use scent to mark their territory and communicate with other skunks, and also employ a variety of noises and visual cues to convey messages, especially when threatened or agitated. 

after trapping it is importaint to sanitize and fill the burrow (if present) to discorage other skunks from smelling previous skunks on your property and taking advantage of an empty burrow.

As long as food, water and shelter are available, skunks can be extremely adaptable and thrive in many different areas. They can live in both rural and urban areas.

Skunks generally live in dens that they dig with their strong front claws. These dens will be holes that you find in your yard. Or they may find and live in an abandoned den built by other animals, such as a foxes or woodchucks. Sometimes they will live in hollow logs, woodpiles or brush piles.

Due to an abundance of food and water, skunks can often be found living in close proximity to humans. They can sometimes be found under porches, in sheds or in dark enclosures around homes. Garages, barns and other structures separate from a home can also be sites for a skunk den.

To effectively keep skunks out of your yard, focus on removing attractants, deterring their access, and creating an environment that's less appealing to them. This involves securing garbage, eliminating food sources, blocking potential den sites, and using repellents.