Skunks and Skunk Removal
If you have, or suspect you may have a skunk problem, please call Wildlife Solutions at 1-800-246-9453 to
talk to one of our experts. You can also contact us here. Skunks are mammals best known for their ability to secrete a liquid with
a strong, foul odor. General appearance ranges from species to species,
from black-and-white to brown or cream colored. There are four
different kinds of skunks found in the United States.
The spotted and
striped skunks are the most widely distributed and therefore more likely
to come into contact with people. The hooded and hog-nosed skunks are
rarer and found mostly in the southern portion of the country. The
spotted skunk prefers the open fields of rural lands and spends most of
its life near farms. The striped skunk is more adaptable and lives in a
variety of habitats.
Skunks eat mostly insects, many of which
are pests to humans. They are therefore very beneficial to have
around. They also eat some plant material, including wild fruits,
apples and corn. In winter and spring they may eat mice and the eggs of
ground-nesting birds.
Breeding usually occurs in late winter or
early spring and gestation averages about 60-75 days, so babies are
usually born in May or June. The skunk’s main defense is a
complex chemical substance that includes sulfuric acid that can be fired
from either one of two targetable anal glands. Because of this
ability, skunks will stand and face a threat rather than run away.
Skunks
are able to dig and create their own burrows; however, will also use
abandoned dens of other animals, hollow logs, wood or rock piles, under
buildings, stone walls, hay or brush piles and trees or stumps, to
provide protection from predators. Typically, you’ll find skunks in small, tight spaces; skunks in homes are a common threat during the winter months.
Here
at Wildlife Solutions, we're experts in skunk removal, skunk control,
skunk proofing, and skunk damage restoration. Typical solutions include:
- An inspection to identify damage and potential burrows
- Trapping and removal of the offending animals
- Surface filling and capping of burrows
- Cleanup of biological attractants
For more information please call 1-800-2-GO-WILD or see our What We do and Pricing pages.
Our animal trapping and removal services
include bat removal, rat control, mice control, pigeon control, skunk
removal, squirrel control, raccoon removal, bird control, snake control,
armadillo control, beaver control and as well as other services for all of the following animals:
- Rats
- Mice
- Bats
- Birds
- Pigeons
- Skunks
- Squirrels
- Snakes
- Raccoons
- Armadillos
- Beavers
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Chipmunks
- Coyotes
- Crows
- Wild Hogs
- Foxes
- Moles
- Opossums
- Gophers
- Weasels
- Woodchucks
- Otters
- And more
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