Oh no, do you need help with a skunk removal in Toronto? Having a skunk enter your home is not something you want to have to deal with, EVER! This issue is always best to have the professional deal with from the get-go. Icon Pest even offers same-day service. A skunk in your house is an emergency!
Skunk removal usually involves trapping the skunks in live cage traps. This way is the most humane option available. Then you can relocate the skunks. Since you shouldn’t feel confident doing this task, Icon Pest is ready to help. Our experts are well-trained, certified and experienced. They are knowledgeable in animal biology, so you can put your worries to rest once you hire us.
If you plan on handling skunks, you need to know what you are doing so you don’t end up stinking up yourself and your house. It isn’t the easiest thing to do; it can be considered dangerous. Once again, learning how to prevent this from happening is the best answer. Contact us for help!
Skunk Removal in Toronto
Skunks are considered to be pests because of their odour. Additionally, they can annoyingly dig in your yards. They often end up living under decks or porches. Yet other times, they end up in houses, most times by entering windows in a basement.
When outside, they can spray in your area and often end up spraying pets, like dogs and cats. For this reason, many people want to trap skunks to remove them from the vicinity. But when trapping, you need to be careful so that you don’t get sprayed. Once you trap a skunk, you must relocate it at least five miles away to ensure it doesn’t return. Additionally, in most places, you need a permit to set a track. So let Icon Pest do the trapping for you.
Skunks can bite, especially if they are afraid. Skunks can have rabies. Therefore, if you ever get bitten, wash the wound with soap and water. Flush it out with water for a few minutes and then immediately seek medical attention. If possible, the animal should be trapped or killed. Bringing in the animals allows medical technicians to know what to expect in your situation.
I Have a Skunk in My House in Toronto!
If a skunk falls down your basement window, you may be able to place a wooden board down the window to give the skunk walkway out. If that doesn’t work, then you probably should call in the professionals.
Skunks may also end up in a crawlspace. Sometimes you can use a bright light to scare the skunks into moving and hope they end up moving towards the outdoors.
Opening a door or window and blocking other exits is another option. You may need to practice patience, but in time they most likely will leave. Skunks are nocturnal, so they are active at night.
How to Prevent Skunks Around Your Property in Toronto
In medicine, there is a saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, when talking about pests, prevention is also the best medicine.
- Since skunks like to feel protected under sheds, decks, and porches, installing a type of barrier called a pest-exclusion fence keeps the animal from entering these spaces. You can also hire Icon Pest to install this type of barrier for you.
- Don’t keep pet food out as its smell can attract skunks and other animals.
- Pick up fruit that falls off trees or birdseed that has fallen from a feeder as these both attract skunks.
- Be sure the lids on your garbage cans are tight-fitting.
- Never leave out food for wild animals. They find their food in the wild, and attracting them to neighbourhoods is never the right option.
- Orange or lemons peels are sometimes a natural skunk repellent so that you can place them around your yard.
Are You Ready to Get Skunk Removal in Toronto?
Let Icon Pest help you live a PEST FREE life. No one wants to have to deal with skunks. Contact us to get your free estimate today. Or connect with us at (647) 325 9060. If you are a first-time customer, get 10% off any of our services!
Our 25 years of experience in the wildlife removal and pest control industry makes us the experts you are looking for when you need help. We ensure your home is 100% wildlife-proof against any future entry. Icon Pest also has a 100% money-back guarantee; your satisfaction is our goal.
We look forward to talking with you soon about skunk removal in Toronto.
