The Irving skunk will create burrow under our shed or porch. They will establish this close to the foundation to guarantee that their den will be stable. They also prefer to build close to our property since they will have an immediate access to food and water. They may be harmless creature but they can also cause indirect damage. For instance, their digging habit may lead to the weakening of our house foundation. Before it even reached this part, it is best to get rid of them at once.

Ways to Remove the Skunk under the Porch or Shed

The skunks are omnivores that enable them to digest both plant and animal-based Texas nutrients. They can even survive by ingesting a variety of human wastes and leftovers. In this article, we will discuss how you can create a house that will not capture their attention.

Remove Their Shelter, Food, and Water Source

Skunks will eat just about anything that can satisfy their nutritional needs. If you have an Irving fruit bearing tree in your yard, make sure that you will clear the rotten fruits that are scattered on the ground. Any piles of vegetations should also be discarded regularly. Grass clippings may contain some seeds that are staple part of the skunk's diet. For those who have a vegetable garden, harvest the produce ahead of time. This will help you avoid attracting the attention of the skunk. Use a baffle on your birdfeeder and place a tray that will catch the birds that have been scattered by the birds.

Protect Your Trashcan

Just like the other stay Texas animals in the urban areas, the skunks will attack and tip over our garbage can. They can survive by eating the leftovers found in our garbage. It is highly essential to keep the garbage bin properly sealed since the regular type of garbage will be vulnerable to their attacks. Garbage can with locks would be an excellent way to deter their scavenging habit. Clean the waste residue outside the trashcan. If possible, take it indoors at night. You may also build a specialized compartment where you can store it if you are worried that your house might smell like garbage.

Trapping

Another effective method would be the use of Texas traps. There are various types of trapping devices that you can use for skunk but we recommend the live traps that will capture the poor creature without harming them. When setting the trap, placement and use of bait is extremely important. Use a bait that has a powerful odor such as sardines and peanut butter that will definitely capture the attention of the skunk. You may also use cat food or food that has a sweet scent. 

Once you capture them, you will have to relocate them. You need to be familiar about the local Irving laws and policies on releasing the skunk. You should also be careful in dealing with them. Approach the trap slowly and cover it with blankets to avoid startling them.