A skunk under the porch?
We capture it safely.
Persistent odour, holes in the lawn, an animal under the shed: skunks are captured, not exterminated. Humane, compliant capture, fast service, available 24/7. Careful: skunks can carry rabies.
A skunk living under the house won't leave on its own, and it can spray.
The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) shelters under porches, sheds and woodpiles, especially in spring when it gives birth. It defends itself with a foul-smelling spray and can carry rabies, so it should never be approached. Our technicians use on-site exclusion with a one-way door, then seal the entry: moving a live skunk is prohibited in our service areas.
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: unpleasant and costly
When disturbed, a skunk sprays a liquid that clings to clothing, pets and structures for a long time. A controlled intervention avoids the incident.
Dislodging without sealing solves nothing
If the entry under the porch or shed isn’t closed, another skunk will move in. Capture must go hand in hand with exclusion.
Humane, compliant capture
One-way door, safe handling and sealing of the entry, with a written guarantee offered depending on the treatment chosen.
Four steps, no bad surprises.
A professional approach, from the first call to the follow-up.
Inspection
A certified technician locates the infestation, assesses its extent and identifies the entry points.
Action plan
Clear quote and a personalized plan given on site. You know exactly what to do before we arrive.
Targeted treatment
On-site exclusion with a one-way door, then sealing of the entry points.
Follow-up & guarantee
Follow-up visit included, written guarantee offered depending on the treatment chosen. If it comes back within the guarantee period, we come back.
We know every type of building.
House, apartment, business or property: the treatment adapts to your situation.
Under porches and balconies
The space under a porch is the skunk’s favourite spring shelter. We capture it, then seal the opening.
Sheds and woodpiles
Sheds and woodpiles provide discreet dens. We place the cage on the animal’s path.
Lawns and yards
Cone-shaped holes in the lawn reveal a skunk looking for grubs. We manage the animal and advise you on the lawn.
Pets exposed
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 entry.
Striped skunk in brief
The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) requires humane capture. It can carry rabies and sprays a foul-smelling liquid to defend itself.
- Persistent musky odor around the house
- Conical holes in the lawn (search for larvae)
- Den under a porch, shed or woodpile
- Five-toed tracks with claw marks
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A skunk problem? Let's talk.
No-obligation assessment. Describe your situation and we’ll call you back within 2 hours.
We answer your questions.
Don’t try to get it out yourself: you risk being sprayed and exposed to rabies. Call us for humane capture, then we seal the entry so it can’t come back.
It’s generally shy, but it can carry rabies and spray a very tenacious liquid. The danger justifies professional handling.
Yes. We use on-site exclusion with a one-way door, then seal the entry. Moving a live raccoon or skunk is prohibited in our service areas.
Costs vary according to access, sealing required and number of visits; on-site evaluation is without obligation.
Yes, we’re available 24/7, especially when a pet has been sprayed or bitten.
Every day you wait, the problem grows.
One call is all it takes. Inspection, clear quote, written guarantee offered depending on the treatment chosen. We take care of the rest.