Humane Skunk Removal Services
Skunks Under Porches, Decks And Sheds
Skunks seek shelter under structures, causing obnoxious odours that spread throughout homes and other buildings. Gates Wildlife Control provides skunk removal and animal control services. Their experts conduct free inspections and offer estimates to solve wildlife intrusions. During birthing season, Gates collects the babies while trying to avoid getting sprayed. Gates’ humane approach reunites the mother skunk with her young using a specially designed heated release box. If necessary, Gates uses a one-way door to allow the mother and mobile juveniles to exit structures and not get back in.
Gates team digs a trench around the entire structure, installs galvanized steel screens, and backfills the trench to prevent skunks from digging back in. All repair work is guaranteed for one year. For wildlife-proofing, humane skunk removal and control services, call Gates Wildlife Control.
Why You Need Skunk Removal Services?
When baby skunks are on your property, removing them is more challenging. Skunk babies are born around May and June, and they rely on their mothers for the first few months. To get them out from under decks, sheds, or porches, someone has to remove them by hand, and they are usually in spots that are difficult to reach. Mother skunks can be very protective and might spray if they feel threatened during the removal process. Gates’ team is trained to safely find and remove the baby skunks, often using thermal imaging cameras to see them better. The babies are then placed in warm boxes called baby reunion boxes to wait for their mother to move them to a new home.
If skunks are left under a structure for too long, they are more likely to spray, which can be extremely unpleasant for homeowners as the smell can penetrate building materials. Removing skunks is particularly difficult in the winter when the ground is frozen and skunks are hibernating in their dens. Female skunks often continue to use their winter den sites into spring to give birth and raise their babies. The best time for skunk removal and control services to remove skunks is before they settle in for the winter.
More About Skunks
Humane Raccoon Removal
Humane Skunk Removal
Humane Squirrel Removal
Do It Yourself Dangers
For those who may be tempted to take on the task of removing animals and animal proofing themselves, it is important to remember that it can be a dangerous undertaking. Falling off ladders and roofs while attempting to remove animals or seal entry points can result in serious bodily harm. In some cases, even aggressive animals can pose a danger to those trying to remove them. It is best to leave these tasks to experienced professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to safely and effectively handle wildlife removal and animal proofing. Attempting to do it yourself can put you at risk of injury and potentially even more damage to your home.
40 Years Of Wildlife Removal Experience
Gates Wildlife Control provides expert animal removal and prevention solutions for raccoons, squirrels, skunks, mice, and rats. We install one-way doors to safely and humanely remove animals from your attic or walls, while preventing them from returning. Our team will also identify and seal off any potential entry points to your home. We offer repair services for damage caused by these animals, including fixing holes in the roof and installing screens over vents, soffits, and chimneys. For effective skunk removal services, trust Gates Wildlife Control to handle these pesky intruders. Keep your home free of animal intruders – contact Gates Wildlife Control today for a free consultation and quote to keep these animals out of your home for good.
FAQs
Once you remove their food and hiding spots, your house will be less attractive to skunks; but, they might still return. Using a good skunk repellent can help keep them away.
Skunks usually aren’t aggressive and will spray only if they feel trapped or threatened.
If you need to remove a skunk, don’t try to handle it yourself because you could get sprayed or bitten. Contact a professional service like AAA Wildlife Control. They are experts in removing skunks and other wildlife safely and kindly, ensuring no harm to the animals and protection for your property. They are trained to evaluate your situation and use the best methods for removing skunks, following local wildlife laws.
Scaring the skunk with spray, noise, and movement can make it reconsider returning. If it gets scared enough times, it will likely look elsewhere for food.
