Skunk Removal in Centerburg, OH
Humane removal and prevention for skunks on your property
Skunks commonly move into yards looking for easy food sources and protected den sites, especially under decks, sheds, porches, and crawlspace edges. Once a skunk is denning near the home, the risk of strong odor events increases, and pets are more likely to have a dangerous run-in.
Why skunks are a serious problem
Skunks are best known for spraying, but the bigger concern is safety. Skunks are a common rabies-vector species in many regions, and any close contact with pets or people should be treated seriously. They can also dig and burrow, creating damage around foundations, patios, and landscape beds.
Our approach
Caudill Pest Control focuses on identifying the den site and travel routes, removing skunks humanely and safely, and recommending exclusion steps that reduce the chance of a repeat problem.
Signs You Need This Service
- Strong skunk odor near the home: A lingering smell, especially at night or early morning, often indicates a skunk passing through or living nearby. Frequent odor events typically mean the skunk is denning close.
- Burrowing under structures: Skunks commonly dig shallow openings under sheds, decks, porches, or along foundation edges. You may see loose soil, a small tunnel opening, or disturbed mulch/gravel.
- Pet interest and nighttime activity: Pets may fixate on one spot in the yard, bark at a corner of a shed, or repeatedly sniff under a deck. Skunks are most active from dusk through dawn, so motion camera alerts overnight can be a clue.
Our Process
We start with an inspection to confirm skunk activity and locate den sites, entry points, and attractants like pet food, garbage access, fallen fruit, or grub-rich turf. Removal is performed using safe, humane methods designed to minimize risk to people and pets. After removal, we provide prevention guidance and, when appropriate, exclusion recommendations so another skunk does not move into the same shelter.
Property inspection and den location
We identify where the skunk is living or traveling, including under decks, sheds, porches, and crawlspace edges.
Risk and safety assessment
We evaluate proximity to pets, children, and entry points, and we set a plan that minimizes the chance of a spray incident.
Humane removal / trapping
We remove the skunk safely and responsibly, focusing on reducing stress and avoiding escalation.
Den clean-up guidance (when applicable)
If there is nesting material or odor concentration near the den site, we provide next-step recommendations to reduce lingering attraction.
Prevention and exclusion recommendations
We advise on sealing off den-prone gaps, adding barriers, and reducing attractants so the issue does not repeat.