Free Hillsborough County Animal Services: (603) 472-3647

Humane Wildlife Trappers of Manchester: 603-718-3260

If you need skunk control in Manchester, you have a few options. First, you can attempt to solve the skunk problem yourself by reading our do-it-yourself guide. If you need outside help, you can also call Hillsborough County Animal Services to see if they have any free resources or help for you - however, they primarily deal with dog and cat concerns. You can also call a local Manchester wildlife rehabber, as they are typically a great resource for advice that is in the best welfare of the animal. If as a last resort you must hire a professional company, we recommend Humane Wildlife Trappers of Manchester at 603-718-3260. To learn more about them or check their skunk removal prices, visit manchesterpestanimal.com.



In many cases, preventative measures can solve your Manchester skunk problem - keep garbage secured, pet food indoors, and most of all when it comes to skunks, secure the perimeter of your shed, porch, deck, or house with a barrier - lattice or steel mesh is good, and it keeps New Hampshire skunks from going under the structure. If trapping and removal of the skunk is the only option you have, please do so with the help of a local agency or professional company who knows how to do it humanely and legally. Browse the resources of this site for more educational information.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Prevention: How to Keep Skunks Away
What to do with a skunk after I catch it?
Is it legal for me to trap a skunk?
How to remove skunk odor
Is a skunk active during the daytime rabid?
What does skunk feces look like?

Manchester Skunk Control Information: Is skunk feces dangerous to touch or breathe

It is generally believed that feces of skunks include in them a variety of microbes which are dangerous for human health and impose a good number of risks. There is extreme danger related to touch and breathe so one has to adopt a very careful approach while dealing with all such issues. The feces of skunk get dried and break down into small particles and these are then carried by wind and dust. Also, they are inhaled especially when people move closer to the den of skunk.

Skunks are distinguished because of their black and white color and most importantly they are famous for spraying foul liquid, which is simply unbearable. The experts who have done research on this topic suggest that fecal matter can act a source of spreading a variety of infections to animals and humans. Skunks have turned into a set of irritating creatures even in the urban settlements. As they dig under decks and porches and bring damage to the property at the same time.

Coming back towards the feces of skunks these can be identified with a lot of ease because structurally they show similarity with feces of cats. The feces possess tubular shape and generally are present close to the nesting areas of skunks.

Feces normally are enriched with insect parts that are not digested in addition to this, seeds, grass, fur and many other substances are present in the fecal matter. The fecal matter of the Los Angeles Skunk is also known for carrying tapeworms and round worms so there are chances present that these will be ingested by humans by means of water and food. Normally worms lay eggs inside the intestine of skunk which are then passed out through the feces.

Some of the common diseases that can be contacted by touching or breathing the fecal matter of skunk are being mentioned below

• Listeteriosis
• Canine distemper
• Baylisascaris
• Hepatitis
• Panleukopenia virus

The above mentioned information clearly indicates towards the point that special arrangements should always be made for avoiding contact with the feces of skunks. If you will show negligence then many complications will arise. The important point to consider is that pets and kids are exposed to great risks so you should be careful in all situations. The activity of skunks should be monitored in your area with great care or consideration otherwise many issues or problems will arise that is going to turn the situation negative

Remember, for free services you can try (603) 472-3647, but if you need to pay for professional help, check the prices at the manchesterpestanimal.com website. Or follow our do-it-yourself guide!