{"id":23449,"date":"2024-01-03T20:51:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T20:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23449"},"modified":"2025-05-01T22:06:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:06:35","slug":"skunk-diseases-and-property-damage","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/skunk-diseases-and-property-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Skunk Diseases and Property Damage"},"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                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/skunk-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/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-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n                  <a href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/how-to-identify-a-skunk\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat and Tracks<\/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-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                                        \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-1200x0-c-default.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-2400x0-c-default.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1.webp 2560w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-1200x0-c-default.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1-2400x0-c-default.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1.jpg 2560w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" alt=\"Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Skunk-Iowa-City-scaled-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skunk-diseases-and-risks-nbsp-of-intrusion-nbsp\">Skunk Diseases and Risks&nbsp;of Intrusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skunks are small animals but can cause serious property damage, or worse, spread disease. Skunks are the primary carriers of rabies in the United States and pose a serious risk to humans and their pets. Skunks are also skilled diggers and create deep burrows that&nbsp;can&nbsp;threaten the structures&nbsp;of homes and businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diseases-rabies-nbsp\">Diseases\/Rabies&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skunks are particularly susceptible to the rabies virus, which they are then able to transmit to humans or pets. It is important to note that skunks do not transmit rabies through their spray. They are able to transmit the dangerous disease through saliva, most commonly through biting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabid skunks are marked by aggression, wandering during daytime hours, muscle tremors or paralysis, excess salivation, and may appear approachable. It is possible for an infected skunk to not exhibit symptoms for weeks, which means all skunks are potentially dangerous and should be avoided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are rabies vaccines available for dogs and cats.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-property-damage-nbsp\">Property Damage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skunk-burrows\">Skunk Burrows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The front claws of skunks give them perfect tools for digging. Skunks will build burrows&nbsp;and tunnels&nbsp;under buildings, sheds, decks, and concrete foundations. These burrows can threaten the structural integrity of homes and businesses, but they also can provide access inside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"holes\">Skunk Holes<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-in-window-well_jpg_375_287.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13994 size-full\" 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\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-in-window-well_jpg_375_287.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Skunk holes differ from skunk burrows. Skunk holes are shallower than burrows and have loosened dirt.&nbsp;<br><br>Skunks will dig holes in your yard searching for food.&nbsp;Skunks are omnivores. <a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/encyclopedias\/fauna\/mammals\/striped-skunk-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They eat <\/a>insects, mice, shrews, ground squirrels, young rabbits, eggs, and various plants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spray\">Skunk Spray and Odor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The odor left from a skunk\u2019s spray&nbsp;is extremely difficult to get rid of and can damage furniture, flooring, and paint. If a skunk is nesting under an outdoor deck, any outdoor furniture is also at risk.&nbsp;<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-if-it-does-this-BACK-OFF_jpg_225_337.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-if-it-does-this-BACK-OFF_jpg_225_337.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-if-it-does-this-BACK-OFF_jpg_225_337-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/__thumbnails\/Striped-Skunk-Mephitis-mephitis-if-it-does-this-BACK-OFF_jpg_225_337.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Skunks use their spray as a last line of defense against predators. The spray\u2019s intensely pungent odor comes from thiol, a chemical compound mainly composed of sulfur and hydrogen. Skunks are capable of accurately spraying up to 12 feet. The spray is intended to give a skunk cover to escape, but it is not lethal unless ingested in abnormally high doses. If you or your pet is sprayed, it may cause eye irritation, nausea, or vomiting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em><strong>If you suspect you have a skunk on your residential or commercial property, contact&nbsp;your local&nbsp;Critter Control and let our wildlife removal specialists take care of it for you<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wildlife-form \">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n              <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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