Oregon Skunk Removal and Control
Do you have an odor in your or around your house? Holes going under your deck or shed? You could have skunks living around your house. Skunks are known for there strong odor they can spray when threatened. But most are not aware the skunks can carry rabies. If a skunk is acting weird by not being scared of humans or there fur looks shaggy and missing patches is a good sign the skunk is sick. If you see a skunk with these sign call a professional and do not approach it. Keep your pets away from the animal by keeping it in the house or garage.
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Oregon stripped skunks breeding season is from February through March. Spotted skunks breed from September though October. They can give birth to four to five young in an underground nest lined with grass and other natural materials. At three months the skunks are almost full grown and completely independent. Oregon skunks eat mice, voles, moles, rats, birds, along with fruit, nuts, and garden crops.
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Oregon Skunk Under Deck
When you have skunks under the deck it can present different problems and they should be removed as soon as possible. The most effective way to remove skunks under the deck in Oregon is by live trapping, but in order for this too work you need to seal of the rest of the deck. It is important to seal up a deck to prevent future skunks because once you have skunks under the deck you are much more likely to have another skunk move in. Skunk's are very good at digging so when doing a deck exclusion job it should be done by a professional that can get it done right the first time. We are able to seal up decks, sheds, and houses that have skunks underneath. The main risk of having skunks under your deck is that if they spray it can stink up the whole house.
Skunk Under a Shed
Skunk removal under a shed is another common call we get in Oregon. Skunk's dig dens and burrows for shelter to live inside, but when this is in your back yard it is not a good place. The reason skunk's like to get under sheds is because the floor of the shed makes a strong roof that keeps the weather out. This can create potential problems especially if the skunks gets inside the shed because it might get cornered and spray. Also it can be very risky to have skunks in your backyard with pets and kids not only because they might get sprayed, but because skunks might get sprayed. Oregon skunks can carry rabies along with other diseases that can be dangerous too people and other animals like pets.
Portland Oregon Skunk Control Facts
- Oregon skunks have few predators, such as coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and cougar.
- Skunks will commonly die in Oregon by road kill and farm chemicals.
- Striped Oregon skunks live three to four years in the wild
- Oregon spotted skunks live from two to three years in the wild
- Oregon skunks will often use empty holes as a den site but will dig one if they can not find one.
- Spotted Oregon skunks are great climbers and can use that skill to get into your attic.
Portland Oregon Skunk Odor Removal and Skunk Smell Deodorization
Skunk's are well known by the stink they can spray that is a very strong odor. If skunk's are threatened or startled they will spray. We offer professional food grade skunk odor removal for Portland, Oregon metro area. This will remove all odor or smell along with not using dangerous chemicals.
Oregon Skunk Removal 503-201-2432