Skunk Control

Have a skunk problem? That stinks. Luckily, there are ways of dealing with such a situation. Whenever you’re dealing with wildlife, you want to be careful and call for professional assistance. Here’s what to watch for when it comes to skunk control.

Skunk Control

As with any pest situation, one of the best ways of preventing a problem is to make the area less attractive to them. When it comes to skunks, this means eliminating access to food, water, and shelter.

Skunks will eat any fallen fruit from trees or bushes, spilled birdseed, and leftover table scraps in outdoor trash cans. If you can, wait until your designated trash day to leave it outdoors, especially overnight, and store it in tightly lidded cans.

Lawns infested with grubs and other insects will also attract skunks and other wildlife to the area. Proper lawn maintenance helps to remedy this issue. Plus, it will protect your lawn from being dug up and killing the grass. You also want to cut back overgrown shrubs, where skunks would love to hide, and stack firewood off the ground to prevent them from making it into a den.

Leave it to the Pros

If even after you’ve done all you can for your lawn and you’re still dealing with wildlife problems, contact a professional pest control company. Traps may need to be set, and you don’t want to have to get anywhere near them and risk getting sprayed.

You’ll also want to call a professional if you need to remove a skunk in or underneath your home. If they’re cozy in a den under your porch, trying to lure them out takes practice and patience. Then you want to make sure the skunk has vacated the area before sealing any opening to prevent more wildlife from making it their own.

Dealing with skunks can be dangerous. Not only are they known to spray when threatened, but they can also bite, scratch, and carry disease. Keep your family and pets safe by calling Cardinal Pest for experienced wildlife control services.