Skunks are part of the mammal family and are widely distributed in North and South America. They are notoriously known for their foul odor. The significance of their smell and how affected the region is by them can be depicted in almost all major cartoons of the States be it Tom and Jerry or The Family Guy. Skunks are quite disruptive and cause a lot of damages to the property and also are a health issue for the residents.
Skunks Digging Habit
Skunks are known to be excellent natural diggers since they have been gifted by Mother Nature with such powerful forearms and strong long nails which support in digging. They usually dig in search for their favorite meals such as grubs, worms, and small rodents. In some cases, in search of a yummy dinner, they end up near the building and structures. This becomes major trouble for the landowners since their awful smell from miles can detect them. Apart from the smell, they are responsible for property damage; they destroy your yards with holes all over your garden which is not a beautiful sight for the owner.
Damage Underneath the House
Now that they have dug underneath your house what damages could they possibly cause? Skunks have strong frontal legs which can help them dig beneath your home; you can detect this by observing holes near the foundations of your property. What they tend to do is that they try to increase the radius of the hole they have already dug up so that they can have easy access to their newly created den. They would try to make more entry points to their den hence further elevating the property damage.
Damages to the Vent
They may also cause damage to the vents leading into your home. Any vents that you find in and around the ground level of your property may likewise end up potential passages for the skunks, and keep in mind that the plastic and metal work here is quite strong likewise a skunk's paws are as sharp. If you do discover any vent screens that have been cut or harmed, at that point it is essential to get it repaired as quickly as possible, different animals may also get access into the property.
Skunks have strong smell
Skunks are well known for the foul odor that they can deliver from their anal glands, and whether you have only one skunk under the house or you have a group of animals, the scent that they can deliver is very intense. This likewise should be considered when endeavoring to expel skunks, as they may shower a greater amount of the noxious liquid when they feel being cornered or attacked, so keeping any caught skunks calm and easy is essential. They are additionally prone to poop under the property as well, and this adds to the foul scent which can saturate all through the hole underneath the property, and as a rule, it can ascend into the house as well.
The best thing to do is call animal control and get the animal removed without any hassle.
Go back to the Wayne County wildlife removal home page.