Spray defensively; dig for food.
Skunks are the easiest to identify because the predominant black and white striping and, of course, their odor. Skunks, or Mephitis mephitis which translated in Latin means, “bad odor” are phenomenal diggers. They prefer to burrow and make their den under areas like ground level decks, front porches, sheds, and thick bushes. Noticeable damage to lawns will be from “grubbing” and the obvious odor from close interaction with domestic animals when skunks feel threatened and spray. Grubbing is one of the ways skunks will find food. Digging sometimes hundreds of small holes roughly 2” down in lawns is a good sign that you have skunk in your area. Don’t let skunks leave a bad smell in your nose anymore! At Empire Pest and Wildlife Control, we take pride in our proven solutions to nuisance skunks.
Residential & Commercial
West Michigan
As needed, particularly during their active seasons in spring and fall.
$150 - 250 Service Fee initial treatment, $100 - $150 Per Animal Removed follow up treatment
Eliminates odors and potential health risks, ensuring your property remains safe and welcoming.
Smell, grubbing, and entrances to den.
Skunks create holes by pushing their noses into the lawn and then using their front paws to dig out the area.
Empire Pest & Wildlife uses modern trapping as well as traditional trapping methods to safely remove skunks in and around your home. Empire can also install screening materials to prevent future infestations around porches, low level decks, and the foundation of your home.
Skunks are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands.
We handle everything from ants to bats, keeping homes and businesses in Holland, MI, pest-free.
