A skunk under the gallery?
It's safe tocapture.
Persistent odor, holes in the lawn, animal under the shed: skunks can be captured, not exterminated. Humane and compliant capture, rapid intervention, available 24/7. Warning: skunks may carry rabies.
A skunk installed under the house doesn't leave by itself, and it can spray.
The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) shelters under galleries, sheds and woodpiles, especially in spring when it is giving birth. It defends itself with a foul-smelling liquid and can carry rabies: don’t approach it, capture it. Our technicians use humane capture cages and carry out relocation in compliance with provincial standards.
The longer you wait, the more it costs.
A health risk: rabies
Skunks are among the main vectors of rabies in Quebec. All handling must be done by a trained professional, never with bare hands.
Spraying: tedious and costly
When disturbed, the skunk sprays a liquid which durably impregnates clothing, animals and structures. Controlled capture avoids incidents.
Dislodging without sealing solves nothing
If you don’t close the access under the gallery or shed, another skunk will move in. Capture must be accompanied by exclusion.
Humane, compliant capture
Adapted cage, safe handling and removal in accordance with provincial standards, backed by a written guarantee.
Four stages, zero unpleasant surprises.
A guaranteed professional approach, from the first call to the follow-up.
Free inspection
A certified technician locates outbreaks, assesses their extent and identifies entry points, free of charge and without obligation.
Plan of attack
Clear estimate and personalized plan delivered on site. You know exactly what to do before we come.
Targeted treatment
Human capture in adapted cages, followed by removal in accordance with provincial standards, with access sealed.
Follow-up & warranty
Inspection visit included and written guarantee. If it comes back, we come back, free of charge.
We know every type of building.
Residence, home, business or land: the treatment adapts to your reality.
Under galleries and balconies
The space under a gallery is the skunk’s favorite spring shelter. Capture and seal the opening.
Sheds and woodpiles
Sheds, sheds and woodpiles provide discreet dens. The cage is installed on the animal’s path.
Lawns and grounds
Conical holes in the lawn betray a skunk looking for larvae. We manage the animal and advise for the lawn.
Exposed pets
A sprayed dog is an emergency. We capture the skunk and remove the source of the problem.
What you need to know about skunks
The essentials below. For full details, see our encyclopedia sheet.
Striped skunk in brief
The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) requires human capture. It may carry rabies and sprays a foul-smelling liquid as a defense.
- Persistent musky odor around the house
- Conical holes in the lawn (search for larvae)
- Lair under a gallery, shed or woodpile
- 5-finger prints with claws
Specialized in commercial pest management.
MAPAQ and HACCP compliance, out-of-hours interventions, written reports.
Catering
MAPAQ compliance, inspection of each risk area and written report after each visit. Out-of-hours interventions, zero disruption.
Warehouses & industry
Permanent monitoring stations, monthly visits with detailed reports, HACCP compliance available on request.
Daycares & CPE
Health Canada-approved products, off-call application, non-volatile gel. Certificate of intervention provided for your records.
Multi-family housing
An infested unit contaminates the building. Coordinated inspection and treatment of several units, with documented follow-up with tenants.
Retail trade
Perimeter inspection, sealing of entrances and regular monitoring before the infestation reaches your merchandise.
Seniors' residences
Passage at agreed times, low-odour methods and annual prevention protocol adapted to high density.
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A skunk problem? Let's talk about it.
Free, no-obligation evaluation. Describe your situation and we’ll call you back within 2 hours.
We answer your questions.
Don’t try to dislodge it yourself: you risk spraying and exposure to rabies. Call us for humane capture, and we’ll seal off access to prevent return.
It’s generally shy, but it can carry rabies and spray a very tenacious liquid. The danger justifies professional handling.
Yes, we use humane caging and relocation in accordance with provincial wildlife standards.
Costs vary according to access, sealing required and number of visits; on-site evaluation is free of charge and without obligation.
Yes, we’re available 24/7, especially when a pet has been sprayed or bitten.
Every day we wait, the problem grows.
One call is all it takes. Free inspection, clear estimate, written guarantee. We’ll take care of the rest.