Skunks

Skunks are common in South Jersey, and problems often start when one finds a sheltered spot under a porch, deck, or shed. You may notice strong odor near the home, nighttime digging, or a skunk spending time around the foundation.

Ross Environmental Solutions provides professional skunk removal and wildlife removal services to protect your property and reduce repeat activity.

Call 856-875-7677 to schedule an inspection.

Skunk Odor Near the Home

Skunk spray is the most obvious sign, but lingering odor can also mean a skunk is using the area regularly. In tight spaces, even natural musk can build up and become noticeable.

• Strong smell near a porch, deck, or crawlspace area

• Odor that returns after dark or early in the morning

• Pets reacting to something near the house at night

Where Skunks Like to Hide

Skunks prefer low, sheltered spaces. They commonly tuck in under sheds, decks, stoops, and porches, and they may use crawlspace edges if there is open access.

Why Skunks Dig Up Yards

Skunks dig for food, especially grubs and insects. Lawns with heavy grub activity can attract repeated visits. Gardens can also draw skunks when there are fallen fruits, compost, or easy access to water.

• Small cone shaped holes in turf from nighttime foraging

• Loose soil or disturbed mulch along garden edges

• Trash and compost that is easy to access

How We Resolve Skunk Problems

We start with a thorough inspection, then recommend the safest and most effective steps to remove the skunk and reduce the chances of the same pattern repeating.

• Inspection to confirm skunk activity and shelter locations

• Targeted removal when appropriate and allowed

• Recommendations to reduce food sources and shelter areas

• Exclusion guidance for sheds, decks, and crawlspace edges

Schedule an appointment today. Call 856-875-7677.