Lake Jackson, TX Skunk Removal

Skunks carry rabies at a higher rate than almost any other nuisance wildlife species in Texas, and they regularly den under residential structures throughout Brazoria County. Lake Jackson, TX, Skunk Removal from The Critter Squad Inc. handles skunk trapping and exclusion with the specialized approach that the spray risk and public health concerns require. Striped skunks are nocturnal and dig shallow dens under porches, decks, concrete stoops, and sheds. They feed on grubs and insects, and homeowners often notice the lawn damage before they see the skunk itself - cone-shaped holes scattered across the yard from nighttime foraging. The spray is the most recognizable problem, and a skunk spraying under or near a home can make the interior living space unbearable for days. Beyond the odor issue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies skunks as one of the primary rabies reservoir species in the United States. The Texas Department of State Health Services tracks rabies cases statewide and consistently reports skunks among the top rabies-positive species in Texas each year. Any direct contact between a person, a pet, and a skunk should be treated as a potential rabies exposure. This episode explains skunk behavior, how to tell whether a skunk is denning under a structure, and what the professional trapping and exclusion process looks like. The Critter Squad Inc. uses humane live trapping to remove the animal and then seals the denning area with heavy-gauge screening or concrete barriers to prevent future use. The company, founded in 2014 by Zach and Taylor Hohman, is a veteran-owned business that is fully licensed and insured in Texas, a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, and backs all exclusion work with a 100% written guarantee. If you are smelling skunk spray near your home, finding fresh digging along a foundation or fence line, or seeing a skunk entering or exiting from under a structure, this episode covers the right approach. The Critter Squad Inc. answers calls 24 hours a day at (979) 300-5311 and provides same-day or next-day service throughout Brazoria County. Listen to our latest podcast about skunk removal services in Lake Jackson, TX - https://thecrittersquad.podbean.com/e/lake-jackson-tx-skunk-removal/ The Critter Squad Inc 164 Oak Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (979) 300-5311