🧠 The Psychology of Skunks
Skunks are solitary, nocturnal animals that seek quiet, dark shelter during the day
They’re drawn to underground crawl spaces, voids beneath decks, and sheds
Skunks are not aggressive, but they will spray when they feel threatened, usually after warning by stomping or turning their back
Their spray is a powerful, oily chemical that’s extremely difficult to remove and can cause eye and skin irritation
🏠 How Skunks Access Your Home or Property
Skunks usually burrow under:
Decks, porches, sheds
Crawl spaces, stoops, and wood piles
They may also enter garages or basements through gaps near the ground
Often drawn by accessible trash, pet food, bird seed, or open compost bins
🛡️ How We Prevent Them From Coming Back
Once skunks are removed, we begin exclusion work, including:
Sealing and screening off crawlspaces, stoops, and decks
Using steel mesh, dig-proof barriers, and ground-level concrete or fencing
We clean up den sites and odor-treat affected areas if spraying occurred
We advise on trash containment, yard lighting, and pet food storage to prevent re-attraction
📝 Note: Never attempt to trap or approach a skunk on your own — improper handling is a guaranteed spray.
