What size hole can a skunk fit through?

You will be surprised to know that skunks are bet diggers, and they have the power to remove the weight. People who have places small stones near to the open gaps with the hope it will prevent the skunks from getting to the house may fail to stop them. They can dig deeper to 4-inches and can remove the weight like bricks and small stones. Once they have been entered into the home, they can destroy your garden and home structure due to their digging habit. They can dig in search of food like earthworms or maybe dig because of their digging habit. In both cases, they can damage your property.



How much big hole do they need to get through?

Have you ever seen a big rat coming into the house through a hole? The skunks only need a hole similar to the rat hole, as they have flexible bodies so they can twist and shrink their body to fit into the hole. Having a small hole is still at the risk that it can be used by skunks to enter into the home, especially through yard or back deck. You may not know about their availability in the home because they do not like to make noise; they behave like a dead. You may know about them when you notice a lot of damage to the home.

They do not consider as an excellent climber, but it did not mean they cannot climber, but still, you won’t see them climbing on the fence or tree.

People who want to get rid of them would suggest they read their state law as in most of the states, they can be trapped, but they are not allowed to kill. So you can trap them lively and later place them into another place. Sometimes they are living along with their babies at that time; you have to wait, or you can hire professionals to remove them safely and shift them to another place.

Do I worry about their availability in the home?

They produce a specific spray most when they feel they are in danger, and that smell is difficult to bear. You cannot ignore their presence in the home because their dropping and spray habit can cause serious health issues.

How to get rid of skunks?

As we mentioned, they can get in through a small hole like a hole required by a rat, plus they can easily remove weight. To avoid this kind of situation, you can use wires, and it can be electric or any that you found effective and feel that will help to deter the skunks.

Mothballs are also found to be effective due to their smell, but you are required to use them in large numbers, but they did not found to be so effective when there is a large hole. You have a need to properly closed and repair all the entry points and holes plus use noise repellents to repel the skunks.


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