Skunk Inside House – Humane Wildlife Removal

What to do if a skunk gets in my house?

Most people get goosebumps when they think of a skunk and its stinky odor in their space or homes. If a skunk gets into your home and sprays its foul-smelling odor, it may take weeks or months to rid your home of the smell, and that is why it’s important to know the right way to evict the skunk.

In removing a skunk from your home, you must make sure that the skunk does not perceive the threat or see any danger coming in; otherwise, you will have to deal with its spray.

Steps to getting rid of a skunk in your house

Do not agitate the skunk: Skunks are naturally very spooky animals, and when you get too close to them, they become nervous and may spray their scent on you. You should be sure to leave an open path between the skunk and the door because if it feels trapped in your house, it will spray its scent on you. Also, remember that the skunk can spray accurately for several meters and so you have to approach it slowly and try as much as you can not to startle it.

Make a trail to the door: Most times, the path from the skunk to the door that leads to the outside is clear, but in cases where the skunk is already deep inside your house, give it a trail that it can follow to freedom. You can line its path with snacks like biscuits, nuts, or fruits

and allow it to follow this trail until it gets outside your home. You must not try to engage or attack it because it will spray its scent if it feels threatened or cornered, and you will spend a lot of time trying to get rid of the foul odor.
Trap the skunk: If you are unable to get the skunk out of your home using a trail, you may have to trap it. For this, you should get a professional because any mistake can be fatal. You can place a safe trap in your room with enticing snacks or fruits that will draw the skunk into the cage. You must be observant and alert so that when the skunk goes into the cage, you can quickly throw a blanket over it and take it outside your home. This is very dangerous because the skunk can scratch or bite if you do not handle the cage properly.

Homemade recipes: Some people say that skunks do not like the smell of peanut butter and peppermint, so you can place potpourris containing these around your home to prevent them from coming in or cause them to leave.

Fix your home: Once you have gotten rid of the skunk, repair every crawl space in your house to prevent another visit from the unwelcome guests. You will need time, effort, and money to do this, and it may look expensive, but the benefit of a skunk free house makes the effort worth your while.

You should contact a professional to remove a skunk from your house because they have all the equipment and skills that the removal of a skunk requires, and they can advise you on measures to take to avoid future recurrences.