If you have skunks causing problems around your home or property, call Titan Pest & Wildlife today.

Facts About Skunks

Missouri is home to two species of skunks – the striped skunk and the eastern spotted skunk. The striped skunk, also the most common, reaches an average size of 6-8 pounds. The spotted skunk is much smaller, typically weighing 2-3 pounds.

Skunks are easy to identify, and they’re well-known for their smell. But what you may not know is that they are destructive little critters that pose a significant threat to your health, pets, and property.

They are common carriers of rabies and carry diseases such as tularemia, leptospirosis, and canine distemper. They transmit these diseases through their bites, not by spraying. Skunk spray is a defense mechanism used only when they feel distressed or threatened. If a human or animal comes in contact with skunk spray, it can cause nausea or vomiting.

Skunks are often found living in crawlspaces, basements, under porches, and patios. They also take up residence in empty hot tubs, under sheds, and in other structures around your property. They will build nests and have their young in these areas. While skunks are not aggressive by nature, they will spray when they feel in danger.

Skunks on Your Property

If you are a homeowner or property manager and have noticed skunk activity, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions today. Professional pest control technicians should only attempt skunk control and removal. They understand the dangers skunks can present and have the tools and training to handle these wild animals safely. We also use humane techniques to prevent injury to the skunk.

Skunk Removal and Cleanup

A common problem many people face is the clean-up after the animal is removed. When skunks take up residence in sheds, basements, crawlspaces, and other structures, they leave behind feces and urine. Unattended waste can transmit diseases, such as large piles of droppings or urine-soaked drywall and insulation left behind. The bacteria within animal waste is a health hazard from direct contact or breathing in airborne particles.

Animal clean-up following an infestation is critical to keep your family and pets safe! Did you know that animal droppings are full of diseases? For instance, animals like skunks can carry distemper, which can transfer to your dog if they discover the droppings.

As a full-service wildlife removal company, we will inspect your home or property for any signs of a skunk infestation. Once we safely remove them, we will ensure they stay gone.

Integrated Pest Management System

Pest control is essential whether you want to protect your home or business. By utilizing an integrated pest management program, we ensure that we eliminate your current pests and prevent future outbreaks. These methods include:

• Planning – We conduct a thorough inspection of your home or business and consider any factors contributing to current or future pest issues. Following this, we will create a customized treatment program specifically designed for your situation.
• Initial pest control service – Our initial visit will focus on targeting and eliminating any current pest problems you have. We will ensure that any future issues are a matter of pest prevention.
• Regularly scheduled service – At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we provide preventative maintenance programs to ensure that your home or business is and remains completely pest-free.

Contact Titan Pest & Wildlife Solutions

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we make it our business to protect your home or business. Our residential and commercial pest control solutions provide a thorough pest management process designed to eliminate the pest problems you have now and, more importantly, prevent future infestations from happening.