Naperville
skunk Removal & control
relocation • exclusion • prevention
When you hear about skunks the first thing that comes to mind is their unique markings & lingering smell of their spray. What few are aware of the significant threat these nocturnal creatures pose to pets and property. Skunks are the most common carrier of rabies in many parts of the country, and carry many diseases such as canine distemper, leptospirosis, and tularemia that are transmitted through bites, not a skunks spray.
Skunks are also expert diggers, equipped with long nails and strong feet for digging burrows and searching for food. In an urban environment this can result in damage to foundations, plumbing and electrical wiring.
How to get rid of Skunks
If you’ve noticed evidence of skunk activity in or around your home or business, Live trapping & relocation is usually the best option for dealing with skunks. Your professional wildlife removal specialist will ensure to relocate the animal at least 5 miles away.
Skunk inspection
During our initial visit we will take the time to understand the exact nature of the problem to ensure a safe and timely resolution. Addressing skunk issues as soon as possible is important that you in order to limit the amount of damage caused. We will thoroughly inspect the exterior of your home to identify all potential skunk entry points and any signs of damage.
Here are some of the things we’ll be evaluating as part of our initial visit:
- Where are the skunks living?
- Where are the entry points the skunks are using?
- What damage have they done?
- Are there any babies present?
- Where might skunks gain access to your property in the future?
Skunk Trapping & Removal
Each skunks removal is unique and requires professional evaluation & equipment . Our removal experts carefully evaluate the situation to determine if there are babies present, where the skunks have made entry & where their den is located. This will be used to develop an action plan to safely relocate the animals and any young they might have.
exclusion & habitate Modification
An important part of Animal Encounters Wildlife Control can help prevent skunk intrusions with a variety of techniques, including the installation of a buried fence barrier system. This system prevents the skunks from digging into to crawl spaces, under porches, decks, and entry into other common den sites.
Skunks aren’t best known for their strong smell, and frequently one of the first signs a skunk infestation is a lingering unpleasant smell in or around your home. If the smell is persistent, it might be time to call in an expert.
If you spot skunk tracks around your property is another way of spotting a potential skunk infestation. Their unique tracks and droppings could be an indicator of a skunk making your property it’s home.
Skunks are expert excavators and can dig up hundreds of pounds of soil per day, and they use this ability to burrow under your property to create their den.
Skunks horrible spray is one of the biggest risks of having them on your property. Skunk spray can linger for weeks at a time, and the rank odor can often spread from below a deck or porch and into your home.
Attempts at DIY skunk removal can often lead to skunks spraying in defense of their den or young. Our wildlife experts are trained to expertly remove skunks & their young, while limiting the possibility of them spraying. Skunks also love to use your yard as a feeding ground spending their nights digging for grubs, this can leave your lawn littered with little holes that may require extensive law repair.
Besides property damage skunks carry many illnesses that pose a danger to you and your pets. This includes rabies, canine distemper, leptospirosis, and tularemia among others.
Keeping skunks away and deterring them from you property is your best strategy for avoiding a smelly situation. So what is the best way to out of your yard? Below are some tips to help keep skunks away.
- Patch holes around your foundation
- Eliminate possible den sites
- Get rid of bugs and rodents
- Feed your pets inside
- Store bird and pet food in an outdoor storage building or in your garage
- Make sure garbage cans have tight-fitting lids
- Use bright yard lights and loud noises