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“During a snow event in Kansas City on February 9th, I heard a sound that I thought was in my walls of my bedroom. I tried 5 contacting 5 critter companies that morning but was not able to speak to anyone expect this company, Catch it. They were professional. Explained the process and steps and was able to come that day. Within 3 hours Garret, came out found the issue. Got rid of the debris and replaced the entrance to my attic from unwanted guest. I have a piece of mind and grateful. Knowledgeable and great service. Please use for whatever you need. I will used again if need be.”
Monique James -
“Wade and his team did a wonderful job getting rid of the squirrels in our attic. I called three other companies, but none were responsive. I called Catch-It and spoke with Wade. They showed up when they said they would and kept their word on each follow-up visit. They were very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Catch-It Wildlife and Pest Control.”
Jeremy Willwin -
“Had a significant mole problem in my newly seeded and landscaped backyard. Got a quick response from Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control. Technician diagnosed problem quickly and set traps. Traps were effective catching two moles, which eliminated the problem. Would highly recommend this business for anyone experiencing mole or other issues.”
Jim Pedersen -
“Awesome service, quick and reasonably priced. Hopefully won't need any more removals but if we do, Catch-It is the only call.”
Perry Beal -
“We used this service to remove a possum that was under our porch. Wayne was very helpful, came out the next day and put traps out, and on the first try he caught two! Reset the traps and caught a racoon, reset the traps and caught another possum and a racoon. We had no idea this was going on under our porch! Now I feel comfortable knowing the wildlife is gone and can let me cats outside! Thank you Wayne! Excellent service!”
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What Exactly Are Skunks?
Classifying what type of animal a skunk is can be difficult. They kind of resemble squirrels, but they are not rodents. If you want to get technical, they have been traditionally classified as a sub-family Mustelidae – which is the weasel family. So, skunks have long been thought to be a type of weasel.
However, the way that we classify skunks has recently changed with new genetic evidence. New evidence has actually placed the skunk in its own family of animal along with animals called Stink Badgers.
And here is where it gets really confusing… Even though skunks are now classified in the same family as the Stink Badger, don’t let that fool you into thinking that the skunk is a type of badger. The Stink Badger has a similar history as the animal used to be classified with other badgers but with recent genetic technology, researchers have been able to find that these animals share a much more recent common ancestor with skunks.
So, skunks are neither badgers nor are they weasels. They are in their own family in the animal kingdom!
How to Get Rid of Skunks?
Skunks rarely cause much property damage, but they are certainly not welcome guests. They can cause quite a mess by digging into pet food, garbage and other types of animal feed. On top of that, they can be quite intimidating to household pets and guests.
When trying to get rid of skunks, take care that there are not any areas that they might be able to take refuge in. Make sure that you seal any ground level openings so the skunks are not able to make their way into your home or outbuildings. It is not generally recommended to use fumigants or repellents when you're trying to get rid of these animals because none are known to be effective at all.
Oftentimes, skunks will make their way into open areas under buildings. If this happens, try to seal off all openings to the area except for one. Then sprinkle some common kitchen flour around the one opening that you left. Over the next few days, check back to see if there are any tracks left in the flour. If there are, then you know that the skunk has made its way out and you should seal off the one opening that remains.
When Can Skunks Become a Problem?
Getting rid of skunks is not a simple task. First, you have to understand how the animal reacts to humans. Generally, skunks are happy to tolerate humans and won't spray unless they feel threatened. So if a skunk has made its way into your property, you have to walk a fine line to make sure that you don't threaten the animal or you risk getting a dose of spray on yourself and on your property.
Most people are not experts on how to get rid of skunks so don't feel bad if it's a job that you're not comfortable doing yourself. You can always call in the professionals to handle skunk removal for you in the Kansas City Metro Area.
How Can You Get in Touch With Catch-It Wildlife?
If you have a wildlife or pest problem, contact us by filling out the form on the contact page or call us at (816) 441-3921 today!
Catch-It Wildlife & Pest Control provides pest control, wildlife removal, and bird control services!
Raytown, MO 64138
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