Skunks may look cute and cuddly, but can actually be a real nuisance. Not only are skunks smelly creatures, they can fill your yard with holes, and if you have chickens or ducks on your property, they will more than likely go after them. Skunks are also known for carrying several diseases, including rabies. Your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks knows there are many reasons you don’t want to have skunks on your property, so we thought we'd put together some tips to help you keep skunks away.
Keep Your Yard Clean
Woodpiles or anything similar creates a playground and hiding spot for skunks. Make sure that if you have a woodpile that it is stacked properly and there are no places for a skunk to get in and nest. Skunks are also scavengers and will eat many things that they find on the ground. Things like acorns, nuts, and other fruits that fall to the ground will likely attract a skunk into your yard. If you have any trees that drop nuts or fruits, it’s important to clean up anything that has fallen or that is on the ground to help eliminate any food sources for a skunk and other critters. If you feed your pets outside, you’ll want to make sure that you bring their food and water bowls in before dark. This will also help deter critters and skunks from coming into your yard.
Check for Possible Den Areas
Skunks, like other pests, are opportunists. This means that they will make their dens in places that other animals have abandoned. Skunks are also great diggers, they will easily be able to dig a den under structures. In order to help deter skunks from taking residence in your yard, you should make sure they don’t have access to abandoned burrows and they can’t easily create one around the base of your home. There are steps you can take to ensure they can’t burrow below your home, but it’s best to leave that up to a professional.
Call a Trained Wildlife Professional
When it comes skunks, there are certain means of skunk control that are illegal. It’s best to leave your skunk problem to the specially trained wildlife technicians. If you attempt to DIY this, you could end up harming yourself, getting bitten, or even sprayed by the skunk.
Give A B Pest Control & Insulation a Call
When it comes down to skunk removal, it’s best to call your pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks who are specially trained and can help take care of your problem. For all of your wildlife and nuisance animal needs, A B Pest Control & Insulation is here to help.
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