Pennsylvania Skunk Removal Services
Are skunks becoming a nuisance around your home?
Do you smell a terrible skunk odor in your home or office?
Are you looking for a solution to your skunk problems?
Seitz Wildlife Services is a professional wildlife control company providing Southeastern Pennsylvania humane skunk removal services. If you are experiencing issues due to a skunk, we provide a multitude of wildlife removal and animal control services that can alleviate you of your problem quickly and efficiently. Our services include humane skunk trapping, skunk odor removal, skunk exclusion and dead skunk removal. We have over 10 years of experience at humanely removing skunks from all types of locations without having them spray. We consistently provide an odorless, spray-free skunk removal. Contact Us Today For A Free Quote!
Skunk Trapping Services
When a skunk takes up residence too close for comfort we can safely trap and remove the problem skunk. Humane traps can be set to quickly catch and remove the invading skunks. After the skunks are removed we can also install fencing, concrete or other ground barriers needed to block and prevent another skunk infestation in the future. There are also times that a skunk or other wildlife can die on your property for some reason , leaving you with an unwanted chore of handling it. We don’t enjoy this part of the job , but are willing to properly remove dead skunks from your property.
Skunk Exclusion Services
It is very common for skunks to become trapped in a window well, dig up lawns, spray your pets or property, and even become stuck in a swimming pool. Seitz Wildlife provides skunk exclusion services that prevent skunks from infiltrating your property or home.
We are experts at surveying your property and taking the proper measures needed to thoroughly safeguard your home from further skunk invasions. Whether you require screening, fencing, or a more specialized method of skunk exclusion, we can quickly diagnose the potential areas of your property a skunk can infiltrate, and install a lasting safeguard that will prevent future problems with skunks.
Skunk Odor Removal Services
Of the many unpleasant odors you may have experienced, those that the skunk produces are easily among the worst. Skunks have an uncanny ability to spread their odor around their environment and into your home.
One of the more common ways a skunk can infiltrate your home with their odor is through your pets. We frequently encounter instances where a homeowner will let their dog outside, and the dog returns after being sprayed by a skunk. The dog may then rub the odor of the skunk into the homeowners carpet or furniture.
Skunks are also well know to make their nests under houses or in a crawl space. It is very common for skunks to spray under or around a house to protect their nest of they feel threatened for any number of reasons.
Skunks like to burrow and take shelter under decks, sheds and burrow under patios or along foundations. Humane traps are set in close proximity to the den site and baited to entice the intruding skunk. Once a skunk is captured it is covered to keep it calm and prevent it from spraying.
Skunks don’t usually want to spray and only do so out of defense. As mentioned above, our pets can become the target of a skunk if they attempt to corner it. Skunk spray can be overwhelming and even cause nausea and head aches.
To remove skunk odor from pets or property the best solution is as follows:
- 1 Quart Hydrogen Peroxide
- 1/4 Cup of Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon of Dawn Liquid Dish Soap
Mix these ingredients and apply it to yourself immediately after mixing. Saturate any affected materials or clothing to help remove the terrible skunk odor.
If you have experienced any of the above issues, trust us, we know your pain. Fortunately, Seitz Wildlife Services is your local expert at skunk odor removal. We have provided skunk odor removal services to Pennsylvania residents for over a decade, and can quickly and safely rid you of any skunk related odor issue.
Dead Skunk Removal
When a skunk becomes sick or injured, often times they will find shelter near or around a home or office area, and typically die in or around that location. When the horrible smell of a decaying skunk begins to saturate your property, it’s time to call Seitz Wildlife Services.
We have provided the residents of Pennsylvania dead skunk removal services for years. We can quickly diagnose the issues, remove the dead animal carcass, and treat and sterilize the infected area to remove odor and potentially dangerous contamination. If your property has become infected with the nauseating smell of a dead skunk, call us today for immediate service.
Skunk Behavior
Skunks are very abundant throughout Pennsylvania. They can easily become a nuisance if they decide to take up residence too close to our home or office. Skunks are nocturnal animals, which means that the majority of their activity takes place during the night. Skunks are also known carriers of rabies and any contact with a skunk should be avoided.
During late winter skunks are actively breeding and make skunks will travel great distances looking for a mate. Male skunks may sometimes spray a house , car or other structure as a way of marking territory . Skunks are also known to burrow under sheds, decks and along foundations and can quickly become unwelcome due to their strong smelling musk they excreet.
As spring arrives skunks become more active digging up lawns in search of grubs and other insects. Skunks will also forage on berries, around fruit trees or any natural food source. Skunks are also know to raid chicken coups , eating eggs and even killing chickens.
As late spring turns into summer it is common to see a mother skunk with many baby skunks following behind. It is usually the young skunks that are more likely to spray being they have a new weapon and they like trying it out.
As fall becomes winter skunks seek out secure locations to den up for the coming winter. Skunks don’t truly hibernate but will ” hole up” for the darkest, coldest parts of winter. If a skunk is denned under or near your home it can make the skunk smell permeate up through the house.
How To Get Rid of Skunks
Some people ask me, ” How do you get rid of skunks? ” The only answer is that skunks are a part of our healthy ecosystem and we have to learn how to live with skunks rather than get rid of them. Fencing and skunk exclusion can help deter a problem with skunks over the long term and skunk trapping can be a quick and effective means of control.
If you are experiencing constant issues with Skunks, there simply is no better solution then to consult and hire a professional wildlife removal service like Seitz Wildlife Services. Our experts will not only remove your animal, but also provide insight into how your property is being infiltrated, as well skunk exclusion services that prevent further infestations into your home or business.
Contact Seitz Wildlife Services Today to receive a free quote to remove your nuisance!