Skunk Removal
Everyone’s worst nightmare, a skunk living close. They are unpredictable, especially mother skunks. Don’t get close. Whether you are trapping or just trying to annoy them to leave, you may end up sprayed and smelling horrible for days. There is no easy method to self-remove a skunk. You can trap but may end up struggling to get them out of the trap. Sometimes a professional is your best solution, call Alpha Animal Control for your skunk removal needs.
How are skunks a nuisance?
Skunks are mammals and they live throughout much of the USA. They are well known for the strong, foul smelling liquid they secrete in order to ward off threats and predators. What you may not know is that skunks have powerful claws and they like to burrow holes in the ground. Their burrowing not only damages fields and vegetation but can also pose a threat to the structure of homes and buildings. Especially since they frequently choose to live in crawl spaces and under sheds, decks, porches, etc
Skunks are a major cause of rabies infection to humans. The number of cases involving skunk bites is on the rise. They have also been known to carriers other diseases like leptospirosis, canine distemper, listeriosis, canine hepatitis, tularemia, Q-fever and trypanosoma.