Monday 20 October 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 homeowners find a den on their properties, they should check it to find out if any skunks are residing in it. They should fill it with materials like straw, crumpled paper, soil or leaves. If skunks are living in the den, they can easily push their way out in the night. If the den is undisturbed after a few days, homeowners can safely make the assumption that it is unoccupied and block it 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.

Skunks can also be removed through the use of mild repellents such as capsaicin or castor oil repellents and kitten litter. The repellents should be placed near or inside the dens of skunks so that they can pass them as they get out. If property owners find a skunk in their garage, they should simply allow it to get out by leaving the garage door open before nightfall.

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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