Skunk capture
Are you looking for an extermination company on the South Shore that captures skunks? Nova Extermination captures skunks and relocates them far from your home, in the forest. We offer you extermination services at a very affordable price.
Our team has many years of experience in skunk capture on the South Shore. We master the techniques of capturing skunks gently (and without being sprayed!) and we have the equipment (catch cages, nets, etc.) necessary to solve your problem quickly and sustainably.
The biology of the skunk
- 1 breeding period per year: February-March
- Number of skunks per litter: 4 to 6
- Number of litters per year: 1
- Number of gestation times: 62 to 68 days
- Weaning of babies: 8 weeks
- Skunks ready for breeding: 7 months
- Skunk life expectancy: 4 years
- Nocturnal animal
Recognizing the skunk problem
- Skunk smells near the house
- Turf turned in the morning
- Holes dug under the shed or porch
How do you end skunks for good?
- Capture them with the help of a cage and relocate them more than 25 kilometers away
- Make sure you have screens under your balcony/shed
- Be sure to have your grass treated for grubs to keep skunks away
- Do not leave table food outside (since they are omnivores)
- Call a skunk exterminator as soon as possible at the first signs!
Areas where our trucks drive for skunks
Skunks almost always choose back porches, sheds and spaces under balconies. In Longueuil (Vieux-Longueuil), the triplexes of Vieux-Longueuil with outdoor stairs concentrate the spring nests of pregnant females. In Brossard, single-family homes in sectors A to R with raised galleries generate the bulk of emergency calls. Our skunk capture offer on the South Shore typically intervenes in less than 48 hours to avoid throwing at pets. In Boucherville and its residential neighbourhoods, the proximity of the national park encourages the movement of adult skunks to residential areas. The service in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and surrounding areas mainly deals with cases in farmhouses and garden sheds in the Iberville and Saint-Luc neighbourhoods. In Saint-Hyacinthe and the surrounding area, we regularly capture skunks on the semi-rural land around the area.
Did you know?
The smell of the skunk spreads over 1 kilometre!
Skunk problem near your home or business
Different kinds of rodents and small wildlife can prowl around your home (or business), and even make a cozy nest in or near it. Skunks are no exception to the rule. To get rid of these pests, call a rodent exterminator.
Skunks try to find food around private residences when the warm season arrives. Throughout the summer, they will circle around your home and rummage through your garbage can or your garden or chicken coop for eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and many other succulent leftovers that attract them. Skunks also eat mice and other rodents (70% of their diet).
Then, they go to bed in their burrow, usually located in a ditch or sometimes under your balcony or terrace. They raise their young all summer and will go into semi-hibernation in the winter season.
It is important to get rid of a skunk as soon as you become aware of it because it can damage the lawn and gardens. It digs conical holes about 8 cm in diameter. It can also carry rabies. If one of them shows some recklessness and wanders around during the day, stay away from it and immediately call an exterminator to capture the animal safely.
Don’t try to capture a skunk on your own! Do not approach her and do not approach her burrow or her babies. Let us do this work, which could be dangerous. Also, tell your children to keep a good distance.
What is our skunk capture method?
If you want the skunk that prowls around your home to be captured and relocated to the forest, contact our team of specialized technicians. We will perform the skunk capture using a capture cage or other gentle techniques (with a net, for example). We then safely relocate it far from your home, if it does not seem to have the rabies virus.
Learn more about skunks
A few more pieces of information about the skunk will only be beneficial in understanding why the skunk is lodged under your house or balcony. Nova Extermination specializes in animal capture on the South Shore, especially skunks. Our knowledge will therefore ensure a quick capture, while respecting the animal.
At Nova Extermination we know these small black-coated mammals well, operating on the South Shore of Montreal, we can help you capture them and advise you so that the skunks do not come back.
At Nova Extermination we know skunks well, operating on the South Shore of Montreal, we can help you capture them and advise you so that the skunks do not come back.
Contact us for more information
Contact a skunk exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal for a safe animal relocation service. Nova Extermination’s technicians are used to dealing with skunks.
Our company holds all the necessary permits, licenses and insurance for the capture and relocation of raccoons.
Our techniques are in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of the Environment. In addition, we have a license from the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ: 5734-75930-01) as well as from the CNESST to carry out caulking work.
We are also protected by liability insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Skunks
How do I know if a skunk has settled under my shed or porch?
Skunks dig a sheltered burrow, often under a gallery, shed or patio, leaving a hole about 20 cm in size with freshly disturbed soil. The lingering smell of musk, especially in the spring during the breeding season, is a common clue, as are small conical holes in the lawn left by his search for insects. Regular nighttime activity in the same location usually confirms its presence.
How do you deal with smell when capturing a skunk?
Handling a skunk requires caution, as it projects its liquid under stress, which is why our technician uses capture and exclusion methods to minimize the animal’s panic. We cover and move devices carefully to reduce the risk of vaporization. We can also advise you on methods to reduce residual odours around the burrow.
Are skunks dangerous to my family and pets?
Beyond the very unpleasant smell, the skunk can carry rabies and transmit parasites, and an encounter with a dog often ends with a jet of musk that is difficult to get rid of. Its burrows also weaken the foundations of galleries and sheds. In Longueuil or Saint-Bruno, it is preferable to have the animal removed rather than trying to approach it yourself.
When is the best time to intervene against a skunk?
Spring is a delicate time, as the female may have cubs at the burrow, and a poorly planned exclusion would separate them from their mother. The end of summer and autumn, once the small ones are autonomous, are often more conducive to the exclusion and sealing of access under the structures. Our technician assesses the situation to choose the right time in Montérégie.
How much does it cost to catch a skunk on the South Shore?
The price is based on evaluation, depending on the location of the burrow, the difficulty of access under the structure, the presence of young and the sealing necessary to prevent return. A lone burrow under a gallery is not comparable to several entrances under a large building. We will give you an estimate once the premises have been inspected.
Can you guarantee that no skunk will return?
We aim for a sustainable result on a case-by-case basis: after the animal has left, we seal and protect the accesses under the structures to discourage resettlement. Since skunks are common in the area, another individual could attempt a new burrow elsewhere if the terrain is favourable. We advise you on the corrections to be made to make your property less welcoming.