Skunks are most known for their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid at their enemies. However, these medium-sized scavengers are capable of causing more than just a foul odor. They can be both destructive and dangerous if they choose to live on your property.
At Boogeyman Wildlife Control, we know how to make skunks and other wildlife creatures stay away from your home. We provide commercial and residential wildlife control in Holt and know the safest way to get skunks to leave your property for good.
Skunks: A Stinky Wildlife Threat For Holt Homes And Businesses
Skunks have sharp claws that they use to dig in the ground and create burrows. They will start reproducing in the early spring, so the female usually looks for a nesting place in November or December. Skunks like to build their burrows in hidden and out-of-the-way places. If they try to nest on your property, they will likely choose a space under your porch or crawl space. They will also dig directly under homes and buildings, which could damage the structure's foundation.
If you suspect skunks are trying to nest on your property, you can attempt to deter them with these five methods:
Cut off their food supply
Tightly seal garbage cans
Turn on bright lights
Make loud noise with a speaker
Call in pest control
If you see medium-sized holes around your home, buildings, or skunks trying to nest, contact a professional wildlife control specialist as soon as possible.
Are Skunks Dangerous?
Many people underestimate just how dangerous skunks can be. These small animals are known to carry a variety of diseases, including rabies. Under normal circumstances, a skunk will not attack a person. However, if they have rabies or feel cornered or threatened, they will likely bite or scratch you, which could cause you to catch dangerous diseases like tularemia and hepatitis. They can also spread diseases, such as distemper and salmonellosis, through their fecal matter.
In addition to the diseases they can carry, they also bring more unwanted pests into your yard. Many skunks have fleas, ticks, and other parasites they will inadvertently deposit in your yard, giving you more significant problems.
An experienced wildlife control specialist will be able to safely remove skunks from your property to keep you and your pets safe and prevent another pest infestation on your property.
What Attracts Skunks To Properties?
Skunks are always on the lookout for a quick meal and a safe place to live. Some of our commercial and residential wildlife control specialists have seen skunks hang around properties that have at least one of the following:
Elevated storage buildings or homes
Open outdoor garbage cans
Stacks of wood or piles of debris in your yard
Pet's food and water dish left outside
Skunks will eat almost anything. If you have low-hanging fruit or fruit that has recently fallen off the tree, you will likely have skunks in your yard.
Contact a trusted wildlife control service to find what the skunks are attracted to on your property.
How You Can Avoid Skunks
Skunks can invade your property for a variety of reasons. If you are seeing several skunks around your home, you should never try to remove them yourself. You could put yourself at risk of contracting dangerous illnesses if you get too close to these animals.
If you see skunks around your property, call Boogeyman Wildlife Control today. Our wildlife control technicians can eliminate the skunks from your property and work with you to ensure they never return. Boogeyman Wildlife Control can safely remove these bothersome animals.
Boogeyman Wildlife Control LLC
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827