Seeing skunks in the yard likely means that there is a den nearby. As burrowers, skunks dig under decks, sheds and porches for shelter. If there is skunk activity on your property, call us for guaranteed removal and exclusion. We offer humane, permanent solutions to all skunk problems. Our services guaranteed and backed with a 2-year warranty.
Are Skunks Taking Over Your Space?
Skunk Control provides comprehensive skunk removal services in Burlington. We can find exactly where the skunks are hiding and remove them safely. In addition to removal, we can skunk-proof your property to keep the animals out for good. Hiring a professional is the best thing you can do when handling a skunk problem. Don’t risk harming the animal or getting sprayed. Let us get the job done. Our services are humane, efficient, and affordable. We also guarantee our work with a 2-year warranty. Call us now for skunk removal services that you can count on.
DECKS
Skunks just like raccoons often dig under sheds to find protection from the elements. You might look under the deck and not see the den entrance, but the burrow is there.
SHEDS
Sheds offer the best protection to skunks. Often sitting on a concrete slab, the shed structure acts like a fortress above their bunker deep underground.
PORCHES
Solid or precast steps can provide excellent shelter for skunks. Animals often dig under concrete steps and set up their den deep below the surface.
Low Profile Exclusion Work for Skunks
Check out our work
We take the time needed to make sure that our work will not only withstand the test of time but also to make sure it looks good. Our work has a low profile and by the time we are done you won’t be able to tell we were there.
Once we find the area skunks are using as a den, we measure and verify the exact number of feet we will need to exclude. We also verify that no babies are present and that all animals are mobile and can move on their own.
With your permission - we get to work. We will dig about 15-20 inches deep around the structure and attach a steel mesh barrier underground. This way skunks will not be able to dig back under the deck or shed once they vacate.
Skunks vacate through our one-way door. This door can be attached to allow any animals that are hiding under the structure to exit. Once the animals are out, we return and seal things up permanently.
We make sure There are no immobile babies
There might be skunk babies living in the den. By blocking entry points to the den, you are potentially hurting the animals inside. Our services are performed at times of year that potential skunk babies are totally grown up and mobile to minimize any possibility that animals are stressed or hurt. Hire us for professional and humane skunk removal Burlington services.
When skunks become alarmed or threatened by a person or animal they spray as a defensive weapon. Skunk spray can be long lasting and overpowering.
Property Damage
Skunks can compromise small structure by digging underneath. They can also cause significant damage to lawns by digging in search of food – grubs and worms.
Skunks can carry rabies. They can also carry parasites like roundworms. Some skunks carry ticks, mites and fleas which can also be harmful to humans and pets.
Skunk removal typically costs somewhere around $300. This includes a complete inspection on the exterior of the property as well as the installation of a one-way door. Skunk-proofing sheds, decks, and other structures starts at $30 per foot. Prices may vary on the difficulty and scope of the work.
Our warranty covers the labour and materials used to exclude the area. If a wild animal breaks through our work within the warranty period, we will return and fix the problem at no additional cost.
We do not trap skunks because it stresses and harms the animals. Trapping also fails to address the causes of the skunk problem, which may result in repeat invasions. Instead, we use the one-way door to evict the animals from their dens, then keep them out by pest-proofing the area.
The one-way door consists of a flap that only swings outward. When the skunk wants to leave its den, it will push on the one-way door to get out. Skunks leave their dens every day in search of food and water. Once out, it will not be able to push its way back in.
Skunks in Ontario usually have their babies between May and June. Their babies, also known as kits, stay in the den for about 8 weeks. After that, they are old enough to join their mother on trips outside the den. Our technicians wait until skunk baby season is over before performing exclusion so that we do not want to disturb the animals.
We also provide services for raccoons and other burrowing animals in which we can apply the one-way door. The technique is the same and our exclusion keeps all animals out. Our technicians are trained in all forms of wildlife removal and would be happy to help you with your situation.
Skunks are misunderstood creatures
Skunks are common in Burlington, burrowing under decks and sheds across the GTA. They are problematic animals that will damage the yard and cause terrible odours. They may look cute, but these are wild animals that have the potential to carry harmful diseases and parasites. Housing them on your property risks making you or your loved one’s sick.
If there are skunks on your property, call us and a technician will arrive in an unmarked vehicle for an inspection. We will locate the animal’s den and remove it humanely. Handling the problem, yourself may result in getting sprayed or harming the animal. We guarantee our wildlife removal services and our pest-proofing comes with a 2-year warranty. Call Skunk Control today for safe, effective skunk removal.
