If you have been seeing skunks in the yard, there is probably a den nearby. Skunks are known to dig under porches, decks, and sheds for shelter. We offer permanent solutions to all skunk problems. Our skunk removal services are humane and come with a 2-year warranty.
The professionals at Skunk Control have the skills and experience to remove the skunks on your property in the most efficient way possible. They have a thorough understanding of skunk behaviour and can remove the animals safely. We do not harm skunks. In addition to removal, we can also pest-proof your property to ensure that this does not happen again. We will seal and block off every vulnerability on your property. All of our work comes with a 2-year warranty. Call us today for an inspection.
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 Whitby 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.
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 about $300. This includes the costs of labour and materials involved. Pest-proofing a deck or shed starts at $30 per linear foot. Note that pricing depends on the size and complexity of the job.
Our warranty covers labour and materials on the areas we perform work on. If an animal breaches our work during our warranty period, we will return to rectify the situation at no additional cost to you. It is a comprehensive 2-year warranty.
No, we do not trap skunks. Trapping and relocating wildlife is inhumane. It risks injuring the animal or separating it from its young. Instead, we use the one-way door.
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 provide services for skunks, raccoons, and other burrowing animals like rats. The removal process is very similar, and our exclusion works against all urban wildlife. If there are other pests on your property, we can help you out.
Skunks are misunderstood creatures
Skunks are common in Whitby because there is plenty of food and shelter to go around. They feed off of the foods we grow in our gardens and the insects that live in our yards. In the fall, they dig under porches and sheds to wait out the winter. In the spring, when it is mating season, females create dens to raise their kits. These are adaptable creatures that use human habitats to their advantage.
If there are skunks on your property, or if you are concerned about the skunks in your area, give us a call. We will remove the skunks on your property and keep them out by pest-proofing your home. Skunks are troublesome animals that will cause foul odours and damage. The technicians at Skunk Control are ready to help. Call us today for an inspection and comprehensive skunk solution.
