Wildlife

Skunks: identification & skunk removal

Skunks den under porches and sheds and dig cone-shaped holes in lawns hunting grubs. We remove the animal carefully, exclude the den with buried barriers and treat the grubs drawing them in.

Striped skunk in a suburban yard near a deck at dusk

How to identify skunks

What it looks like
Black mammal with a bold white stripe or spots and a bushy tail.
Size
6 to 10 pounds
Where you'll find it
Under porches, decks, sheds, crawl spaces and woodpiles.

Signs of skunks in your home

  • Persistent musky odor
  • Small cone-shaped diggings in the lawn
  • Tracks with visible claw marks near a den

Skunks questions homeowners ask

Why is my lawn full of small holes?

Skunks dig 3 to 4 inch cone-shaped holes hunting grubs — treating grubs removes the food source.

Skunk removal by city

Local technicians handle skunks in every market below — pick your city for neighborhood coverage, seasonal notes and a free quote.

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