A skunk, which is part of the weasel family, has short legs and strong claws, which enables him to dig. The skunk is about 3 feet long, weighs about 8 pounds, and likes to live in pastures, clearings, prairies or land near forests. They will seek out hollow tree limbs and hollow logs to establish as their dens and normally have a litter of 4-6, which are born in May or June. Skunks are omnivorous and nocturnal, eat plant and animal foods, and are very adaptable in suburban and urban areas. If you are having problems with skunks, an Animal control service in Columbus, OH can be of assistance to you.
Many times the feeding habits of the skunk and homemaking locations cause damage that is a concern for land and homeowners.
Skunks will burrow under porches.
They can damage beehives.
They can get into garbage outside when it’s not properly contained.
Skunks will kill poultry and eat the eggs if not properly protected.
They make holes in yards, gardens and golf courses searching for grubs.
When they find an appropriate feeding sight, they will make a den nearby.
Skunks will most likely carry rabies as well as fleas, ticks, distemper and scabies.
Skunk Control
Skunk removal can be taken care of by Animal control in Columbus, OH. When contacted they will:
Come to your site and inspect for damage
Size up the area and come up with a plan of defense
Will utilize bait and traps, which are normally set up at the point of entry or a favored path that the animal uses.
Will continue trapping as long as there is still evidence of damage or animal.
Dispose of or relocate the animal according to state, federal and local laws.
Animals that are at high disease risk will be euthanized by humane methods and guidelines.
Animal control staff include experienced college graduates, licensed trappers as well as a Certified Wildlife Control Professional with years of experience. They trap and humanely remove other problem visitors as well such as raccoons, squirrels, bats and other wildlife. They also can remove honeybee swarms.
