Louisville Skunk Removal
Skunk Removal Services
Contrary to popular belief, Skunks don't enjoy encountering humans or spraying them when frightened. Most skunks will give you a fair warning before spraying so you can back away and leave.
That said, if you have a skunk frequenting your yard or burrowing under your front porch steps or home you've got quite a stinky situation to work with. Our team of skunk removal professionals will work tirelessly to remove these skunks and keep your home safe.
Call (502) 791-9205 For A Free QuoteSkunk Season In Louisville
February is skunk season in Kentucky - it's their breeding period, when males roam widely and the smell complaints spike across Louisville. By May and June, mother skunks have kits denned under porches, stoops and slab foundations, which is when most of our residential skunk calls come in from areas like Shively, Okolona and the South End.
Skunks are also one of the primary rabies vector species in Kentucky, which means a skunk that's active in daylight or behaving oddly should never be approached. Our technicians handle skunks with the equipment and training to keep your family, your pets and themselves safe - and yes, usually without any spraying.
Skunk Removal Questions, Answered
How do you remove a skunk without it spraying?
We use solid-sided and covered traps so the skunk stays calm and can't see movement - skunks stamp and raise their tail as a warning before spraying, and our technicians are trained to work slowly and quietly around them. Spraying during removal is rare.
What if a skunk is living under my porch, deck or shed?
Skunks den in the voids under structures, especially February through May when females are raising young. After removal we trench and install buried barrier fencing around the structure so nothing can dig back under - that exclusion is covered by our 10-year animal-free guarantee.
How much does skunk removal cost in Louisville?
Louisville Critter Ridder uses flat-rate pricing: basic wild animal removal typically runs $797-$997 total, with no per-animal charges. We give free quotes over the phone 24/7/365 at (502) 791-9205, and we match or beat competitor pricing.
How does your skunk removal process work?
We follow a three-step process: first we humanely remove the animals using traps that are tech-monitored and physically checked every three hours, then we repair the damage they caused, and finally we permanently close every entry point so they can't get back in.
Is your skunk removal humane?
Yes. We use humane removal methods every time, and every trap is paired with cellular monitoring technology and physically checked every three hours so no animal is left waiting.
Will the animals come back after skunk removal?
No - after removal we permanently seal every entry point and potential entry point, and that exclusion work is backed in writing by our 10 year animal-free guarantee. If an animal re-enters through an entry point we closed within 10 years, we make it right.
How fast can you respond to a skunk problem?
We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and we offer same day service throughout Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana. Call (502) 791-9205 anytime to reach a wildlife technician.
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