Skunk
Trapping skunks is commonly believed to be an effective method to remove them from your property. However, there are several reasons why trapping is not an effective method of removal or deterrence and is usually only a temporary solution. Skunks also can carry fleas and may even carry disease onto your property. Skunks can be dangerous to pets and have the downside of being likely to spray at anything that moves. Many homeowners seek to trap these animals and release them far away from their property
Prepare Your Trap
Start by preparing the area you want to use for trapping the skunk. Consistently leave food out in one spot so the skunk gets used to being fed there and comes back every night. Screw a hook into the center of the inside of a large wooden box in what will be the roof. Use a box that is big enough for a skunk to easily fit inside.
Set Your Trap
Set trap at least 18 inches off the ground. For example, since raccoons and opossums can climb, secure a wooden platform on a fence. Make sure the platform is large enough to hold your trap securely, and that it is long enough to provide a 5-inch porch in front of the trap door. The porch will provide these species a way to get to the front of the trap without having to walk on your trap and possibly springing it. Be sure to anchor the trap securely so that it doesn’t wobble or fall off and hurt someone. Trail the bait down the side of the fence to encourage them.
Trap the Skunk
Leave the trap. When the skunk enters and tugs at the treat, the string will jerk the stick out from under the box, and the animal will be trapped. Turn the box over, keeping the plywood in place. Never open the box because the skunk will be likely to spray you. Take the skunk to a preplanned holding place or release destination or call wildlife control or a professional company that’s used to handling wildlife. Treat skunks humanely, even though they’re wild animals.
Keep in the mind
1. Always wear quality leather or canvass gloves when handling traps. They will protect you from various scratches and reduce your exposure to feces and urine.
2. Skunks will pound their front feet (thump, thump) when agitated. If you hear this sound, it means the skunk is warning you that he is likely to spray. It means you have been too noisy or have come too close for his comfort.
3. If the skunk sees you, don’t loom large. Crouch down so you appear less threatening. Sometimes quietly talking to the skunk can have a calming influence.
4. Rural skunks tend to be more fearful of people than urban and suburban skunks.
5. Skunks are less likely to spray what they can’t see. But if you handle a caged skunk in a rough manner, such as shaking, banging etc., they will spray.
6. Follow these instructions and the likelihood of being sprayed is very remote.
7. If the skunk sprays, learn how to mitigate the odor by reading Deodorizing Skunks.
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