Wednesday, October 8, 2014

A Guide To Skunk Removal Rolling Hills

By Jocelyn Davidson


Skunks are small nocturnal mammals that usually inhabit forest areas. The skunk that is all black with white stripes is predominant in Rolling Hills and other parts of the United States. While they do not appear to be particularly threatening, skunks can carry the rabies virus, fleas and ticks. They also spray a highly offensive scent when they feel threatened.

Some of the hiding places of skunks include decks, crawl spaces and sheds. They usually discharge the offensive odor in these places. This bad odor takes time to dissipate. Skunks can also spray this odor on pets such as dogs. To avoid the problems caused by these animals, you should remove any skunks that may be in your property. In order to succeed with skunk removal Rolling Hills dwellers should do the following things.

You should start by removing attractants around your property. This includes garbage and pet foods left out in the evening. Skunks can also be attracted by convenient sites such as wood and rock piles, openings under concrete slabs and porches, crawl spaces and elevated sheds. Make sure that you install barriers around openings, empty trash cans and remove pet food after your pets have eaten.

If you find a den in your property, check it first to find out whether there are skunks residing in it. You can do this by filling the hole with soil, leaves, straw, crumpled paper or other similar materials. If there is a skunk in the hole, it will push its way out in the night and you will find the hole open. If the hole remains in the condition you left it in for some nights and not during winter, you can assume that there are no skunks living in it and fill the hole permanently.

Skunks that have occupied a hole or other place can be evicted through harassment or placing a one way door in the hole. Homeowners should first find out if kittens are present in the den before they attempt eviction. If they are unsure, they should assume that kittens are present and only utilize the one way door when the kittens are old enough. They should leave it in place for a number of days or a week so that they can be sure that the skunks are no longer living in the hole.

Another way to remove skunks is by using mild repellents like kitten litter and homemade or commercial castor oil or capsaicin repellents. Place the repellent inside or near their dens to one side to allow the skunks to pass them when getting out. If a skunk has wandered into your garage, you can simply allow it to wander out by ensuring that the garage door is open before dusk.

In some cases, removing skunks from your property can be a complex undertaking. If you try to catch or trap skunks, they may injure you. Resorting to the services of a professional if you are not able to get rid of skunks from your property is appropriate.

It can also be complicated to transport an animal from one place to another since you have to comply with all the laws and regulations that govern the removal of wildlife. This includes getting a permit and using a special cage to transport the animal. To avoid the stress associated with the removal of skunks, you can let a good nuisance wildlife removal firm help you.




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