Skunk Rehabber - Hilary Taylor: (302) 834-4604

Free New Castle County County Animal Services: (302) 571-0111

Humane Wildlife Trappers of Wilmington: 302-482-8408

If you need skunk control in Wilmington, 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 New Castle County 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington at 302-482-8408. To learn more about them or check their skunk removal prices, visit delawarepestanimal.com.



In many cases, preventative measures can solve your Wilmington 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 Delaware 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.

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How to remove skunk odor
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Wilmington Skunk Control Information: Do skunks attack humans

Skunks are found not only in rural, but also urban settlements. In fact, it will not be wrong to say that these creatures find it easier get settled in urban areas as there is abundance of food supply. These are the reasons which force skunks to move towards cities leading to frequent encounters with humans leading to the question that do skunks attack humans? For understanding the answer one needs to understand skunk behavior and factors associated to it.

Skunks are mild tempered and normally they don't like the idea of getting into fights or scuffles. However, when a skunk faces threat or danger it will go to all limits for its protection. This means that skunk will attack you if he senses danger. The problem is that in most situations humans mean no harm, but their activities convey the wrong message forcing the animal to act in its defense. Therefore, it is important that you must be careful in your approach for dealing with skunks.

The biggest threat which a skunk can impose is obviously its spray which can be extremely discomforting or troubling for the victim. It's not only the odor, but also some people face eye problems because of this. In addition to this, skunk can also bite that is again a dangerous condition.

However, you can avoid being sprayed and in this regard we will mention some tips below.

Skunks are nocturnal animals so they will come out during dark. It is therefore suggested that after dark you must avoid coming out of your home.

Skunks don't prefer to be in lights so even if you have to go out during late hours, then make sure to stay in areas with maximum lights. This will minimize the chance of encounter.

If there are active skunks present in your region, then we suggest that you must get enough knowledge for spotting their dens. Dens of these animals are present under rock piles, wood, concrete slabs rock crevices. Any depression free from grass with musky odor can be a den site so you better be careful while passing it.

If you have pets more specifically a dog, then never permit it to agitate skunk. Skunk will not spray unless it will feel unsecure so try to minimize interaction between your pets and skunks in a convincing way.

With little care skunk encounter can be avoided so try to adopt an alert approach

Remember, for free services you can try (302) 834-4604 or (302) 571-0111, but if you need to pay for professional help, check the prices at the delawarepestanimal.com website. Or follow our do-it-yourself guide!