{"id":23243,"date":"2023-12-21T23:58:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T23:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23243"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:19:00","slug":"skunks","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/","title":{"rendered":"Skunk Control"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n          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method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<h3 data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"638\">Common Signs of Skunks<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"671\">Skunks can cause property damage, introduce health hazards, and create a foul odor around your home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"713\">\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"713\">Pungent odor in or around your home<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"713\">\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"713\">Small, shallow holes in your lawn from foraging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of burrows along foundations or decks<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"797\">\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"797\">Unusual noises at night<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"854\">Tracks and droppings near crawlspaces or sheds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13807 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Skunk-Tracks_jpg_71_95.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where Are Skunks a Problem on Your Property<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-in-window-well_jpg_375_287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-in-window-well_jpg_375_287.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-in-window-well_jpg_375_287-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1037\">Skunks don\u2019t need much space to find their way inside or under your home. They often enter through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<li data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1074\">Under decks, porches, or sheds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1117\">\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1117\">Crawlspaces or basement openings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1146\">\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1146\">Lawn or garden burrows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1175\">Uncovered window well<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1439\">The Problems Skunks Cause<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1513\">Skunks may seem harmless, but their presence can lead to serious issues:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1537\">Structural Damage<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1677\">\n<li data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1602\">\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1602\">Digging up yards, creating unsightly holes and turf damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1677\">\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1677\">Undermining foundations by burrowing under porches, decks, and sheds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1699\">Health Concerns<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1841\">Skunks can carry rabies, leptospirosis, canine distemper, and roundworm, all possible health risks to humans and pets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1866\">Odor Contamination<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<li data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2008\">Skunk spray can permeate your home, linger on pets, and soak into outdoor fabrics and materials, making removal difficult.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Do Skunks Enter Homes &amp; Businesses?<\/h2>\n<p>Skunks are looking for food, water, and shelter. Common reasons they invade properties include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unsecured trash &amp; pet food<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy food sources attract skunks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shelter for Dens<\/strong><br \/>\nSkunks dig burrows near cover like rock piles, bushes, or under porches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaps &amp; window wells<\/strong><br \/>\nSkunks squeeze through gaps, crawl spaces, and window wells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearby water sources<\/strong><br \/>\nBirdbaths, pet bowls, and leaky pipes invite skunks.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0How Do We Get Rid of Skunks<\/h2>\n<p>Our licensed skunk removal professionals follow a proven process to eliminate skunk and prevent future invasions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find dens, entry points, and signs of activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humane Trapping &amp; Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nSafe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nSealing entry points to prevent re-entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Choose Critter Control?<\/h2>\n<p>40+ Years of Skunk Control Expertise<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Licenses &amp; Insured Wildlife Removal Professionals<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Safe, Humane, &amp; Environmentally Responsible Methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2611100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Skunk Control Near You!<\/h3>\n<p>Are there skunks in your crawlspace or under your porch? Are there skunks living under your home? That unmistakable smell might be a skunk den<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Need Fast Skunk Removal?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/telephone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/>\u00a0 Call <a href=\"tel:18002748837\"><strong>1-800-274-8837<\/strong><\/a> for Immediate Skunk\u00a0 Removal Services<\/p>\n<p>Information Reviewed and Approved by Sean Carruth, VP of Communications at Critter Control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Skunks and Skunk intrusions by following the links below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wildlife-detail-btn btn\" href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/what-attracts-skunks\">What Attracts Skunks<\/a> <a class=\"wildlife-detail-btn btn\" href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/how-to-identify-a-skunk\">How to Identify a Skunk<\/a> <a class=\"wildlife-detail-btn btn\" href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/diseases-and-property-damage\">Diseases &amp; Property Damage<\/a> <a class=\"wildlife-detail-btn btn\" href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/skunk-removal\">Skunk Removal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.unl.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1040&amp;context=icwdmhandbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Handbook: Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage &#8211; Skunks. James E. Knight, 1994<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Find Service in your Area:<\/h3>\n           <form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-images\">\n                <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-top b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n             style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Baby-Skunks_1.jpg');\">\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-bottom\">\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/San Jose\/skunk-under-house.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n          \n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n      <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n                  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">Animals digging in your yard? 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Skunks may also appear black with white spots and striping, depending on the species. The animal has a small, triangular-shaped head with short ears and black eyes. Skunks have short, stout legs and five-toed feet used for digging holes.<\/p>\n<p>Skunks are an easy nuisance animal to identify. Their unique characteristics, a white stripe down the back of their black fur and notorious stinky smell, are undeniable. Skunks are nocturnal, so it would not be unusual to smell their unique odor without seeing them. However, if that smell lingers daily, you might have a resident skunk in your yard that requires skunk removal.<\/p>\n<p>You may also identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/skunk-noises\/\">skunks by their noises<\/a>, which can be annoying. These noises include hissing, chirping, squealing, and lip-smacking.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-2\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-2\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Where do skunks live?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The mammal is found in wooded areas, open fields, pastures, and lands bordering forested regions. Primarily active at night, skunks typically use burrows abandoned by other animals to build dens but will also use hollow logs, piles of brush, and culverts to avoid detection.<\/p>\n<p>There are 13 skunk species, including the striped skunk, which is found in southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. 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Skunks may den under sheds or other structures with openings between the ground and the building. This can include pipe openings, clutter piles in your yard, broken-down cars or equipment, and trenches.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-4\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-4\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Will skunks enter my home?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Skunks will enter yards in search of new food sources or suitable dens. It is rare for a skunk to actually enter your house.<\/p>\n<p>They feed on insects, earthworms, small rodents, snakes, frogs, berries, and fruit. Once near human habitation, they may expand their diet to include garbage, unattended pet food, and garden plants.<\/p>\n<p>They will enter your yard if your yard offers access to any of their preferred foods. Skunks avoid human contact. However, leaving pet food unsecured in a garage or on the other side of a pet door may entice them to enter your home. Skunks are known to enter basements for safe, warm denning spots.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-5\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-5\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Are skunks dangerous?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>They do not often enter homes. Still, they are dangerous, and here\u2019s why. They can host disease-causing parasites such as fleas, mites, ticks, and tapeworms.<\/p>\n<p>While skunks are an essential source of insect control, most human-skunk interactions are negative. Skunks carry various diseases harmful to humans and domesticated animals, such as rabies, a virus that sometimes causes fatal symptoms. They also carry tularemia, a painful disease that affects lymph nodes, eyes, throat, lungs, and intestines. Distemper, another virus transmitted by skunks to pets, infects the lungs, eyes, airways, and nose.<\/p>\n<p>Skunks can shoot their defensive spray up to twenty feet when threatened or cornered. This mode of defense has been known to cause nausea and even intense pain, especially when shot directly in the eyes.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-6\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-6\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What is skunk control?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The best way to reduce the chances of incurring a skunk infestation is to modify your home and yard. Secure trash cans, remove pet food from outdoor areas, and carefully monitor the amount of moisture around the home, as skunks eat insects and grubs that thrive in moist settings. Homeowners should also attempt to close off possible denning sites, such as under porches or sheds. Keeping pets indoors at night helps prevent accidental spraying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do You Need Skunk Control Services?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe idea of controlling skunks seems an unpleasant one to most people. The thought of getting sprayed alone is enough to call a skunk professional for skunk control services. The truth is that it takes an expert with years of experience who knows how to control skunks to limit the amount of skunk damage these animals can do. Controlling skunk problems is something we at Critter Control pride ourselves on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Is Skunk Control Important?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen a skunk gets into your home, they can cause structural damage to the home, not to mention your insulation and ventilation. You should also consider skunk control services if you fear a nearby skunk may cause odor problems for you or your pets. If you suspect this has happened to you, call Critter Control today for skunk control services. We have been controlling skunks and the damage they cause since 1983 and know how to control skunks in the most effective way possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>How does Critter Control Get Rid of Skunks?<\/b><br \/>\nCritter Control implements the most effective and safest methods of skunk control when working to get rid of skunks around homes. Trapping has proven to be the best skunk control solution. Our professionals also recommend cleaning up areas of the property, like woodpiles and food sources, to help keep the skunks away and to prevent future skunk control problems.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-7\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-7\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How to trap a skunk?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Never handle a skunk without help from a trained expert. Use safety equipment to avoid the harsh consequences of being sprayed by a skunk. Trapping a skunk safely requires special training and gear. In addition, you don\u2019t want to risk breaking local laws and receiving a fine or punishment. Calling in a wildlife specialist is imperative for proper skunk removal, as professional specialists possess the knowledge, tools, and training to resolve skunk problems humanely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-8\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-8\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How do you get rid of a skunk?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The best way to eliminate a skunk is to call a professional skunk removal services company, like Critter Control. 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