Skunks are a common nuisance animal in Central Missouri from January to June. These animals are known for foraging for food in trash bins and pet food bowls. Please also remember that skunks can carry rabies; therefore, it’s best to let a professional handle removal for you.
Common Signs of Skunks
Skunks can cause property damage, introduce health hazards, and create a foul odor around your home.
- Pungent odor in or around your home
- Small, shallow holes in your lawn from foraging
- Evidence of burrows along foundations or decks
- Unusual noises at night
- Tracks and droppings near crawlspaces or sheds
Where Are Skunks a Problem on Your Property
Skunks don’t need much space to find their way inside or under your home. They often enter through:
- Under decks, porches, or sheds
- Crawlspaces or basement openings
- Lawn or garden burrows
- Uncovered window well
The Problems Skunks Cause
Skunks may seem harmless, but their presence can lead to serious issues:
Structural Damage
- Digging up yards, creating unsightly holes and turf damage
- Undermining foundations by burrowing under porches, decks, and sheds
Health Concerns
- Skunks can carry rabies, leptospirosis, canine distemper, and roundworm, all possible health risks to humans and pets.
Odor Contamination
- Skunk spray can permeate your home, linger on pets, and soak into outdoor fabrics and materials, making removal difficult.
Why Do Skunks Enter Homes & Businesses?
Skunks are looking for food, water, and shelter. Common reasons they invade properties include:
Unsecured trash & pet food
Easy food sources attract skunks.
Shelter for Dens
Skunks dig burrows near cover like rock piles, bushes, or under porches.
Gaps & window wells
Skunks squeeze through gaps, crawl spaces, and window wells.
Nearby water sources
Birdbaths, pet bowls, and leaky pipes invite skunks.
How Do We Get Rid of Skunks
Our licensed skunk removal professionals follow a proven process to eliminate skunk and prevent future invasions:
- Inspection & Identification
We find dens, entry points, and signs of activity. - Humane Trapping & Removal
Safe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws. - Exclusions & Prevention
Sealing entry points to prevent re-entry.
Why Choose Critter Control of Central Missouri?
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Are there skunks in your crawlspace or under your porch? Are there skunks living under your home? That unmistakable smell might be a skunk den