There are many ways to go about skunks digging up lawns. Skunks can be very destructive to any type of greenery and are the nightmare of everyone with green fingers. The reason why skunks dig up lawns is actually very straightforward. It’s food. Skunks dig up lawns to search for grubs. Grubs are larvae-like insects …
Lawn Grubs and Skunks Skunks are fascinating animals that are often feared because of their smell. When people smell that, people will immediately point fingers at a skunk. There are a lot of signs that may point to a skunk infestation and when of these are looking out for small potholes that the skunk digs …
Skunks are interesting creatures and are often associated with their skunk spray. When people smell that, people will immediately point fingers at a skunk. There are a lot of signs that may point to a skunk infestation and when of these are looking out for small potholes that the skunk digs to get ahold of …
Baylisascaris columnaris is a roundworm found in skunks and can be passed on to different types of animals. Baylisascaris is a type of roundworm found in different types of animals including the raccoon. The roundworm is usually passed down to dogs. When a roundworm infects a human it can have grave consequences for the health …
Skunks in Ontario usually have their babies between April and June. It is around this time that females dig under decks, sheds, porches, and patios for shelter. Skunks are mostly harmless but will spray you if you get too close. Their spray is toxic and extremely odorous. It is so powerful that its radius can …
Skunks are intelligent mammals that are known for their toxic spray. Did you know they can aim with accuracy as far as 20 feet away? These are creatures you don’t want to mess with. With this defence mechanism, skunks are nearly free of predators. Females dedicate their summers to raising their babies, only spraying when …
Decks are hotspots of skunk activity. They’re dark, secluded, close to food, and quiet for most of the day – a great opportunity for skunks to den somewhere safe. Skunks are burrowers that have no trouble digging their way under decks and porches. They are mostly harmless, but you should remove them if you want …
Skunks have litters of baby skunks between April and June. These cute little critters are mostly harmless, but their mothers will spray you if you get too close. Skunk families can also cause a lot of damage to the yard. Skunks are omnivores that will dig into your landscaping and feed on your plants. If …
Are you seeing skunks in the yard? Skunks are busy little omnivores that are common throughout the GTA. They invade our gardens in search of food and shelter, putting us all at risk of getting sprayed. If you are seeing these animals on your property, there may be a den nearby. Female skunks build dens …
Skunks are little black and white mammals with an incredible trick up their sleeves. If you get too close, you might get sprayed! Skunks are fascinating creatures that cause those terrible odours in Canadian suburbs. A single spray can be smelt over 2km away. Thankfully, skunks are solitary creatures, so we do not come across …
