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At GGA Pest Management, we help home and business owners in Waco, TX safely remove, relocate, and prevent skunk infestations.
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A skunk’s primary defense mechanism is its spray, which can be shot more than 10 feet away.1 This oily compound embeds itself into clothing, pet fur, soil, and pretty much any surface or structure that it contacts.
The smell is described as being a mix of rotten eggs, burning rubber, and garlic. It can linger for a few days up to several months depending on the surface affected and other environmental factors like humidity, temperature, and airflow.
Skunks are prolific diggers. They tear up lawns and flower beds searching for grubs, and frequently burrow beneath porches, decks, sheds, and foundations to establish dens. Over time, this damage can compromise the stability of small structures and create unsightly holes across your property.
Skunks are one of the primary carriers of rabies in North America, posing a serious health threat if they bite or scratch people or pets. They can also spread canine distemper, leptospirosis, and intestinal parasites, making direct contact or exposure to their waste particularly dangerous.
Skunks can carry external parasites like fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. Additionally, skunks are primarily nomadic,2 meaning they may abandon their dens when food sources become scarce, seasons change, or their young reach maturity. When they leave, their pre-dug shelters are inviting to other pests, especially opportunistic animals like raccoons and squirrels.
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Having skunks living on or near your property can put your comfort, safety, and health at risk. If you’re dealing with an active skunk problem, GGA Pest Management is here to help.
With over 37 years in the industry, our team in Waco, TX understands the laws, safety considerations, and proper methods involved in skunk removal. Unlike traditional skunk exterminators in Waco, TX, we focus on non-lethal solutions, using customized removal and exclusion services to address skunk activity while protecting you, our community, and the local environment.
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Skunks are not aggressive by nature and will generally avoid human and pet interactions whenever possible. However, they are still wild animals and will defend themselves when they feel threatened or startled, either through their spray or physical bites and scratches.
The biggest danger skunks pose is the risk of rabies, but as long as you give them plenty of space and do not attempt to handle or corner them, they pose very little immediate physical threat.
There are a few different ways you can safely remove a skunk without harming it, including:
There isn’t a single fixed price for skunk removal. The total cost depends on:
To get an accurate estimate for your situation, it’s best to schedule an inspection with a wildlife removal specialist.
Skunk spray is oil-based and requires breaking down the sulfur compounds (thiols). You may have heard of using tomato juice or vinegar, but these are often short-term and mask the smell rather than chemically neutralizing it.
Instead, try these remedies:
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