When is best time to call a professional for skunk removal?

Have you noticed a skunk lurking around your yard lately? While skunks are known for their cute, fluffy tails and slow waddle, they can quickly turn into a real headache if they start digging up your lawn or setting up camp under your porch. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a skunk’s spray, you know just how powerful and lingering that smell can be. That’s why knowing when to call in the pros at Alpha Wildlife for safe skunk removal is so important.

Why Skunks Are Causing Trouble in Your Yard

Skunks might seem harmless, but they can cause a lot of trouble around your home. They love to dig for insects and grubs, leaving unsightly holes all over your yard. Even worse, if they find a cozy spot under your porch or deck, they might decide to make it their new home. And if they feel threatened by your curious pets or loud noises, they won’t hesitate to spray that notorious, foul-smelling musk. Trust us, you don’t want to deal with that!

When It’s Time to Call the Professionals

Thinking about handling a skunk problem on your own? You might want to reconsider. Skunks can carry diseases like rabies, and if they get scared, they’ll spray, which is the last thing you want. Here’s when you should definitely call Alpha Wildlife:

• Regular Skunk Sightings: If you’re spotting skunks in your yard more often, especially during the day (they’re usually out at night), it’s a sign they might have set up a home nearby.
• Skunk Smell: Constantly catching a whiff of that unmistakable skunk odor? They’re likely hanging around your house.
• Burrows and Holes: Finding holes or burrows under your deck, porch, or shed? Skunks might be trying to move in.
• Pet Encounters: If your dog or cat has had a close call with a skunk, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it to avoid any further issues.

What to Expect When You Call Alpha Wildlife

When you call Alpha Wildlife, you’re getting the best in the business. Here’s what will happen:

1. A Thorough Inspection: Our wildlife specialists will come out to your property and check for signs of skunk activity. They’ll look for tracks, droppings, and burrows to figure out what’s going on.
2. Safe and Humane Trapping: If there are skunks, we’ll set up humane traps that are designed to capture the skunks safely without causing them any harm.
3. Relocation: Once we’ve trapped the skunks, we’ll relocate them to a safe habitat far away from your home, so they can live peacefully without bothering anyone.
4. Prevention Tips: After the skunks are gone, we’ll help you with some prevention strategies to keep them from coming back. This could mean sealing up potential entry points, removing outdoor food sources, and making your yard less inviting to skunks.
5. Follow-Up: We might also schedule a follow-up visit to make sure the skunks haven’t returned and that everything is secure.

Why You Should Trust the Pros

Skunks might look harmless, but dealing with them on your own can be risky. Our team at Alpha Wildlife is trained to handle these situations safely and humanely. Plus, we make sure the skunks are relocated to a place where they won’t cause any more trouble.

If you’ve got skunks hanging around your home, don’t wait until things get really smelly. Schedule a free estimate with Alpha Wildlife today and let us take care of the problem for you. We’re here to make sure your home stays skunk-free and safe!