Wildlife removal
Skunk Removal
Skunk removal from under decks, sheds, porches and foundations in southern Maine, plus buried barriers so they can't dig back in.
- Licensed & insured in Maine
- Humane, code-compliant methods
- Free inspections & written quotes
- Damage repair & exclusion warranties
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The problem
Skunk Removal, done right
Skunks dig. Under the deck, under the shed, under the porch steps or along the foundation, anywhere dry and dark that's close to food. In late winter and spring they're looking for a place to have their young, and that's when most of our skunk calls come in.
We remove skunks carefully (nobody wants to get sprayed, including us), then install a buried L-shaped barrier around the area so the next skunk can't dig back under.
Signs to look for
How to tell it’s skunks
- Skunk smell around the deck, shed or foundation, especially at night
- A hole or burrow under steps, a shed, a deck or a slab
- Small cone-shaped holes in the lawn where they've dug for grubs
- Pets coming back sprayed
- Seeing a skunk come and go at dusk
How we handle it
Out first. Then keep them out.
Find the den
We locate where they're living and check for young before doing anything.
Remove
We use live traps or a one-way door at the den entrance, depending on the situation and the time of year.
Barrier
We dig in a buried L-shaped wire barrier around the deck, shed or porch so they can't tunnel back under.
Deodorize
If they've sprayed under the house, we can help treat the area to cut the smell.
This covers
- Striped skunks
Questions
What people ask us
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(207) 531-5524Will you get sprayed?
We're careful to avoid it. Skunks give warning before they spray, and we use methods and covered traps that keep them calm.
How do I stop skunks from coming back under my deck?
A buried barrier is the only reliable fix. It goes down and out underground so a skunk digging at the edge hits wire. We install it after removal.
My dog got sprayed. What do I do?
Skip the tomato juice. A mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and a little dish soap works much better. Keep it out of their eyes and rinse well. Then call us about the skunk.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the animal, how much of the house is affected and how hard the entry points are to reach. We inspect first and give you a straight written quote before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Will it come back?
Not if the entry points are sealed. Removal alone is a band-aid: another animal finds the same gap. We close the gaps with heavy-gauge materials so the problem is actually fixed.
Which areas do you cover?
Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties in southern Maine, including Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Biddeford, Saco, Brunswick, Lewiston and Auburn. Not sure if you’re in range? Call and ask.
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- Licensed & insured in Maine
- Humane, code-compliant methods
- Free inspections & written quotes
- Damage repair & exclusion warranties
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