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Fox Pest Control’s Westchester County & The Hudson Valley Skunk Removal Service
Having a skunk on your property is a nightmare. Who wants to walk around scared of being sprayed by skunk fumes? Having a skunk in your yard is definitely something for the professionals to handle. Fox Pest Control wants you to feel safe in your own space.
Signs of a Skunk Problem
You might already know for sure that you have a skunk problem. But here are a couple of the most common signs of a skunk problem in Westchester County & The Hudson Valley.
Stench
The classic sign of skunks nearby is their smell. Because they have poor eyesight and have few other natural weapons, they are very willing to spray a potential predator. Victims of skunk spray describe the effect as being similar to tear gas.
Burrows
While searching for insects to eat, skunks may make cone-shaped holes in the ground. They are also most comfortable living underground and may make use of an abandoned groundhog tunnel.
Stolen Food
Skunks will eat garden crops and search through the garbage in search of food. They may also eat pet food left outside, eggs, or even small birds or chickens if they can.
Footprints
Skunks have a five-toe print, complete with claws.
What You Should Know About Skunks
- Thankfully, skunks aren’t likely to attack. In fact, they usually run away and don’t spray humans unless they feel threatened. If you do have the misfortune of being stung by one, there are no long term dangers. Some people compare skunk spray to tear gas.
- Effects of getting sprayed by a skunk can include: nausea, watery and irritated eyes, dizziness, temporary blindness
- Unfortunately, physical interaction with skunks can provide more harm than being sprayed, as they can carry multiple diseases including, but not limited to:
- Rabies
- Hantavirus
- Leptospirosis
Helpful Skunk Prevention Tips:
- Seal trash bins.
- Clear your yard of fallen branches & debris.
- Put away pet food, water bowls, and bird feeders every night.
- Keep wood piles as far away from the house as possible
- Erect a fence to keep skunks out of certain areas
How Do I Get Rid Of Skunks?
Call Us
Think you have a skunk problem? Call Fox Pest Control for a free skunk control quote.
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Schedule same day service with one of our certified Pest Pro technicians.
Service
Your Pest Pro will conduct a thorough inspection of your home and property in order to provide a customized skunk treatment plan that will be most effective for your situation.
Report
You will receive a detailed report of the service provided and helpful recommendations to remain skunk free.
Follow Up
We come back regularly throughout the year to ensure the Skunks don’t come back. If you see any skunk activity between your regularly scheduled service, simply give us a call. We’ll come back for free!
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Skunk Control FAQ
Are skunks dangerous?
Technically, skunks aren’t lethal, although their spray has a similar effect to being hit by tear gas. Skunks also get spooked and spray easily because of their poor eyesight.
How bad is skunk spray?
For some people, getting sprayed by a skunk can lead to:
Nausea
Watery and irritated eyes
Dizziness
Temporary blindness.
Do skunks spray for no reason?
Usually, skunks only spray when they are frightened, but they can get easily spooked because of their poor eyesight.
How strong is skunk spray?
Skunk spray can be compared to tear gas. It can lead to watery and irritated eyes, dizziness, nausea, and even temporary blindness.
Can skunks carry diseases?
Skunks can carry diseases like:
Hantavirus
Leptospirosis
Canine distemper
Canine hepatitis
Intestinal roundworm (Baylisascaris columnaris)
Rabies
Skunks can also carry ticks and fleas, which carry other diseases as well.
Can skunks have rabies?
Skunks are very vulnerable to rabies, and any bite from a skunk must be treated as a potential exposure to the rabies virus.
What do skunks eat?
As omnivores, skunks can eat just about anything they can find. However, they tend to like eating grubs, worms, snails, insects, fruits, vegetables, and seeds.
Do skunks see well?
Skunks have poor eyesight, so they rely on their sensitive hearing and sense of smell to find food and navigate the world.
Are skunks beneficial to the environment?
Although they’re most famous for spraying people, dogs, and predators, skunks can be beneficial by eating insects and small rodents that cause pest problems for gardens and farms.
How fast do skunks run? Will a skunk chase me?
Skunks can run at about 10 miles per hour, but they don’t chase people or predators. Typically, they will run away when frightened. Most of the time, though skunks just trundle around looking for food.
Pestimonials
Westchester County & The Hudson Valley Pest Control Reviews
We have never needed pest control in the past and we randomly called Fox. We couldn't be happier with Phil the technician that came to service our home. Phil was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and patient. He answered all of our questions and put us at ease. If all of Fox's technicians are like Phil then you'll be in good hands.
We've been using FOX for the last few years for seasonal pest maintenance. Every time we see some sort of pest activity outside our regular seasonal treatment, they come quick and take care of it. The workers are always kind and courteous and answer my questions and concerns. We've recommended this company to a number of family and friends who have also used FOX for treatment.
We have only experienced outstanding service from our techs, especially Sterling. He is very respectful and so sweet!! Good communication from their main office too! Happy customer, will recommend to friends in our area :)
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Fox Pest Control - Westchester County & The Hudson Valley
1944 NY-22
Brewster, NY 10509
Phone: (914) 984-5967
Fax: (859) 903-5814
Email: service@foxpestservice.com