Skunk Trapping & Removal, Delaware
Skunks are trapped and removed from under decks, sheds and porches without spraying, using covered traps and a slow, quiet approach. Call Dale Sipple at 302-236-1273.
Almost every skunk call starts the same way: a smell under the deck that will not go away, and a row of cone-shaped holes dug in the lawn overnight. Skunks are not aggressive and they do not want to spray you, but they will if they are startled in a tight space.
That is why the handling matters more than the trap. Covered traps, slow movement and no surprises. Done properly the animal goes into the truck without ever firing. Done badly, your deck smells for a month and so does the trapper.
Signs you have skunks
- A faint musky smell under a deck, shed or porch, strongest at night
- Small cone-shaped holes dug across the lawn — grubs
- A worn path or dug-out entry at the edge of a deck skirt
- Pets coming in smelling of skunk
- Rustling or scratching under the floor after dark
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Local business in Lewes, Delaware. No sub-contracting out jobs — we do the work!
Animal & Wildlife Trapping is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you remove a skunk without it spraying?
Covered traps, quiet handling and no sudden movement. A skunk sprays when it is startled or cornered, so the whole job is run to avoid giving it a reason. Call 302-236-1273 for skunk removal in Delaware.
There is a skunk under my deck. What do I do first?
Leave it alone and call. Do not block the hole, do not send the dog under there and do not try to flush it out. Call Animal & Wildlife Trapping at 302-236-1273.
What are the small holes dug in my lawn?
Cone-shaped holes an inch or two across, appearing overnight, are usually skunks digging for grubs. Where there are grubs there will be skunks, and the digging will continue until the animal moves on or is removed.
Do skunks carry rabies?
Skunks are one of the main rabies carriers in Delaware. Keep pets and children away from any skunk out in daylight or acting strangely, and call for removal.