Can skunks be harmful?

Skunks are typically peaceful animals, but they can cause harm if they become physically aggressive and may resort to spraying. Aggression can be a sign of rabies, so use caution and keep distance until a professional can handle it.

What attracts skunks to Calgary homes?

Food is the main attractant, especially fatty meats and other produce. Skunks may also scavenge through garbage, so avoid leaving food outside and secure waste.

Where do skunks live?

Skunks live in dens usually found underground and can also be around crawl spaces, porches, lumber piles, and other sheltered areas. They are nocturnal and are most often seen outside at night.

How do I to keep skunks out of my yard?

Prevent access to garbage and food sources, reduce areas where grubs are present, and close off openings along fence lines. Bright lights can help discourage adult skunks as they search for food.

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Humane Skunk Removal Methods

Skunk removal in Calgary requires professional, humane methods to protect your property and prevent recurring problems. The Pest Control Guy provides trusted skunk control in Calgary, Airdrie, and surrounding communities using safe trapping, odor mitigation, and long-term prevention solutions.

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Skunk removal is imperative as skunks can cause varied amounts of damage to a homeowner’s property. Skunks are likely to burrow into lawns to forage for food, which will lead to damage to the exterior and interior of your home as they begin to nest under your home (similar to mice and voles).

More so, after a skunk sprays, especially on a piece of furniture, it will be challenging to fully remove skunk odour, and it can take up to two to three weeks for the skunk smell to go away on its own. Furthermore, skunks’ feces is another risk that you should be wary of. It is just an additional reason why removing skunks from your property is essential, as their feces can be hazardous when inhaled and is liable to spread diseases to animals and humans.

Be sure to call us at the first sign of a skunk problem, and we’ll dispatch our best at trapping skunks.

Our Process of Skunk Removal

When our team at The Pest Control Guy removes wildlife, we follow a procedure that is humane for the skunks.

We have a relocation approach that is effective for complete removal, and will ensure a returning infestation won’t be imminent. We make it our job that, when dealing with different species of pests, you have a safe, comfortable environment to come back to when the job is done.

Our solution for skunk removal is the most efficient way possible, it has been refined through techniques and evaluated on an expert level.

Skunk Control Using A Trap

The method that we use is the live trapping method, where the skunk is trapped and then relocated to a minimum of 25 km away, so it can be relocated far enough away that it will not return. We will evaluate your property for places to hide like:

Under a deck
By a shed
Near a den opening
Around a patio
By the front steps and
Where a fresh smell is present.

Food is used to help bait the animal into 1 trap. Once the skunk is under control, message us so we can remove the skunk from your home. During this process we do our best to keep the skunk calm, the tail down, and trap covered to avoid unwanted sprays during the skunk removal.

Inspect the area for skunk activity.
Place the one-way door trap in an area where there is skunk traffic.
Bait the trap with food so it encourages the skunk to enter.
Set the trap so it’s ready.
Call us when the skunk in controlled in the trap.
We’ll come and remove the skunk in a safe and humane manner.

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Costs vary depending on access, damage, and prevention needs. We provide inspections and upfront pricing.

Yes. We use humane removal methods and follow Alberta wildlife regulations.

Skunks are typically peaceful animals, but they can cause harm if they become physically aggressive – they may also resort to spraying. Skunks may become aggressive, this could be a sign of rabies. You are strongly advised to use caution and stay away from them until a professional can handle it.

Food is the main source that will attract skunks, specifically fattier meats and other produce, often they will scavenge through garbage. Because the smell of food easily attracts skunks, it is recommended not to leave food outside if you can help it.

Professional techniques significantly reduce the risk of spraying.

Skunks live in dens that are usually found underground, around playgrounds, steams, crawl spaces, porches, lumber piles, and more. Skunks will slumber in these dens (sometimes with their litter of baby skunks) during the daytime as they are nocturnal creatures and will most likely be seen outside at night.

To keep skunks out of your yard you will need to prevent skunks from gaining access to garbage, and areas where grub can be found. Tighter openings on fence lines and bright lights will be sure to keep adult skunks away as they search for food. Keep in mind that where mice leave feces, they will also leave urine, and these can both contain the hantavirus.

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