Skunks usually make their appearance in your yard because they have a den on your property. They dig under decks, sheds & porches to create dens. We offer permanent solutions to skunk problems without harming animals. Skunk removal backed by a 2 year warranty.
If you have seen signs of skunks on your property let the professionals deal with the problem. We will remove the skunk or skunks. Don’t risk getting sprayed. Let us get the job done. Our technicians can not only help remove the animals, but also can help in taking the necessary steps in preventing them from coming back. We get the animals out humanely. Preventative measures include exclusion with low profile galvanized mesh. We help animals vacate with specially constructed one-way-doors and we provide a 2 year warranty on all our work. Call us for more information: 647-496-4484
Skunks just like raccoons often dig under sheds to find protection from the elements. You might look under the deck and not see the den entrance, but the burrow is there.
Sheds offer the best protection to skunks. Often sitting on a concrete slab, the shed structure acts like a fortress above their bunker deep underground.
Solid or precast steps can provide excellent shelter for skunks. Animals often dig under concrete steps and set up their den deep bellow the surface.
We take the time needed to make sure that our work will not only withstand the test of time but also to make sure it looks good. Our work has a low profile and by the time we are done you won’t be able to tell we were there.
Once we find the area skunks are using as a den, we measure and verify the exact number of feet we will need to exclude. We also verify that no babies are present and that all animals are mobile and can move on their own.
With your permission - we get to work. We will dig about 15-20 inches deep around the structure and attach a steel mesh barrier underground. This way skunks will not be able to dig back under the deck or shed once they vacate.
Skunks vacate through our one way door. This door can be attached to allow any animals that are hiding under the structure to exit. Once the animals are out we return and seal things up permanently.
We make sure There are no immobile babies
There might be skunk babies living in the den. By blocking entry points to the den you are potentially hurting the animals inside. Our services are performed at times of year that potential skunk babies are totally grown up and mobile to minimize any possibility that animals are stressed or hurt. Hire us for professional and humane skunk removal Toronto services.
When skunks become alarmed or threatened by a person or animal they spray as a defensive weapon. Skunk spray can be long lasting and overpowering.
Skunks can compromise small structure by digging underneath. They can also cause significant damage to lawns by digging in search of food – grubs and worms.
Skunks can carry rabies. They can also carry parasites like roundworms. Some skunks carry ticks, mites and fleas which can also be harmful to humans and pets.
The price for a typical skunk removal job starts at around $300 for the installation of the one way door. Prices for exclusion and trenching start at about $30 per linear foot. Prices include materials and labour. Keep in mind pricing may vary depending on size and difficulty of the dig.
Our warranty covers labour and materials on the areas we perform work on. If an animal breaches our work during our warranty period we will return to rectify the situation at no additional cost to you. It is a comprehensive 2 year warranty.
Trapping and relocating skunks stresses and harms the animals and can have negative effects on local wildlife populations. We do not trap and relocate animals. We always advise against trapping.
A one way door is a door that opens only from the inside. When we seal up a den we always place a one way door over the opening so that animals use the door to exit. Once out, the animals can’t get back in and as a result move on.
Skunks have babies during the Spring months. Any wildlife prevention work has to take into account younger and potentially immobile animals. We take extra care to not disturb skunk babies during these times and work primarily during the Summer months when animals are all grown up.
The same service we provide for skunks can be applied for raccoons and other burrowing animals such as rats. The technique is the same but some aspects change, such as the size and type of the one way doors. Pricing is similar.
Skunks are misunderstood creatures
Skunks are amazing-misunderstood creatures and while they do not have the same notoriety as raccoons they are found often in neighborhoods in Toronto and the GTA. Skunks are nocturnal and move in silent and shadowy spots during the day, and wonder around more freely at night. Their homes are generally in burrows but they may also nest under houses, decks and woodpiles.
Skunks are thought to be scavengers. If you have skunks living in and around your house you should be careful on how you interact with the animal. The best option is to hire a humane wildlife control expert to take care of the problem without harming the animal. This is something you don’t need to try by yourself as you risk getting sprayed. Call us for professional skunk removal.
