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Wildlife Control
Professional Skunk Removal
Under your porch, spraying your pets, and destroying your lawn.
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Spray-Free Capture Techniques
Problems Skunks Cause
💨 Powerful Spray
Spray reaches 15 feet and the odor lingers for weeks.
🕳️ Lawn Damage
Dig cone-shaped holes hunting for grubs and insects.
🏠 Foundation Issues
Burrow under decks and foundations, risking structural damage.
🐕 Pet Encounters
Dogs frequently get sprayed when investigating skunks.
Identify Your Pest
Striped Skunk
Size: 20–30 inches long, 4–10 lbs
Color: Black with white V-shaped stripe from head down the back
Key Fact: Can spray accurately up to 15 feet; odor lingers for weeks
Spotted Skunk
Size: 14–22 inches long, 1–3 lbs
Color: Black with broken white spots and stripes across the body
Key Fact: Famous for doing handstands before spraying; more agile climber
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Prepare for Your Appointment
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Keep Pets Indoors During Treatment
Dogs are especially likely to startle skunks and get sprayed. Keep all pets inside while the technician works.
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Note Den Locations
Identify where skunks are denning — under decks, sheds, porches, or along your foundation.
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Avoid Startling the Animal
If you encounter the skunk before your appointment, back away slowly and quietly.
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Have Odor Remedy Supplies on Hand
Keep hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap available — the most effective skunk odor remedy.
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Clear Clutter From Around Den Area
Remove woodpiles, stored items, and debris near the den entrance so the technician has clear access.
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Note Times of Activity
Record when you've seen or smelled the skunk to help your technician plan accordingly.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
🔍 Did You Know?
Signs of a Skunk Problem
A strong, lingering musky odor near your home is the most obvious sign. Look for cone-shaped holes in your lawn (from grub digging), tracks with five toes and visible claw marks, and burrow openings under porches, decks, or sheds.
What Attracts Them
Skunks are drawn to lawns with grub infestations, unsecured trash cans, outdoor pet food, and fallen fruit. They also seek sheltered spaces under decks, porches, and sheds for denning, especially in cooler months.
Health and Property Risks
Skunks are primary rabies carriers in many regions. Their spray causes temporary blindness and nausea in pets and people. They also carry fleas, ticks, and canine distemper. Burrowing under foundations can lead to structural settling and damage.
When to Call a Pro
Call a professional if you find a den under your foundation or deck, if your pets keep getting sprayed, or if you see skunks active during daylight (which can indicate illness). Removing skunks without triggering spray requires specialized equipment and techniques.
Seasonal Patterns
Skunks breed in late winter (February–March), with babies born in spring. Activity peaks in late summer when juveniles disperse and search for new territory. They become less active in winter but do not truly hibernate, emerging on warmer nights to forage.
Prevention Tips
Install hardware cloth along the base of decks and porches to block burrowing. Treat your lawn for grubs to remove their primary food source. Bring pet food indoors before dark, secure trash lids, and install motion-activated lights in problem areas.
✅ What You Can Do
Light Up Dark Areas
Install motion-activated lights near porches, decks, and sheds. Skunks are nocturnal and avoid well-lit areas.
Screen Foundations
Attach hardware cloth along the base of decks, porches, and sheds to block burrowing access.
Treat Lawn Grubs
Skunks dig up lawns for grubs. Treating your lawn removes their primary food source on your property.
Clean Up Fallen Fruit
Pick up fallen fruit, seal compost bins, and remove outdoor pet food bowls before nightfall.
Use Ammonia-Soaked Rags
Place ammonia-soaked rags near den entrances at dusk. Skunks find the strong odor extremely unpleasant.
Keep Yard Well-Maintained
Remove brush piles, woodpiles, and overgrown vegetation. Skunks prefer cluttered areas with plenty of cover.
⚠️ What to Avoid
Don't Startle Them
Sudden movements or loud noises trigger spraying. Back away slowly and quietly if you encounter one.
Don't Use Mothballs
Mothballs are toxic to pets and children, largely ineffective against skunks, and contaminate soil.
Don't Block Dens During the Day
Skunks sleep during the day. Sealing a den while they're inside traps them — and a trapped skunk will spray.
Don't Let Dogs Investigate
Keep pets inside at dusk and dawn. Dogs that chase skunks almost always get sprayed.
Health Risks From Skunks
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Rabies Carriers
Primary rabies carriers in California — never approach one.
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Distemper
Transmit canine distemper virus to dogs and other domestic animals.
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Parasites
Carry fleas, ticks, and mites that infest your yard and affect pets.
Our Skunk Removal Process
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Den Location
Find all burrow entrances and nesting areas under structures.
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Careful Trapping
Specialized techniques to capture skunks without triggering spray.
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Exclusion Work
Screen foundations and seal all access points with heavy-duty materials.
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Habitat Modification
Remove attractants like grubs, fallen fruit, pet food, and debris piles.
Spray-Free Guarantee
Careful techniques prevent spraying during removal.
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Expert Handling
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Night Removal
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Permanent Exclusion
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Guaranteed
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