Skunk Trapping in Albany, NY
Finding a skunk denning under your deck or porch in Albany, NY is a situation that requires careful, professional handling. Skunks are highly defensive and will spray when they feel cornered or threatened — and skunk spray is notoriously difficult to fully eliminate from surfaces, pets, and clothing. Beyond the smell problem, skunks are a primary carrier of rabies in New York State, making any close contact a genuine health concern for you, your family, and your pets.
Attempting to trap or relocate a skunk without experience nearly always results in a spraying incident. Professional wildlife trappers know how to approach, bait, and set traps in ways that minimize the chance of the animal feeling threatened. Just as importantly, removal of the skunk is only half the job — the entry point under the deck or structure must be properly sealed with exclusion materials to prevent new skunks from moving in to the same den site.
Mike & Son’s Pest Control handles skunk trapping and exclusion throughout Albany, NY and the Capital Region. Call (518) 218-1080 for a free estimate — we’ll resolve the problem without the mess.
Areas We Serve
Albany, NY | Altamont | Averill Park | Ballston Lake | Bethlehem | Berne | Burnt Hills | Clifton Park | Cohoes | Colonie | Delmar | Duanesburg | East Greenbush | Glenmont | Glenville | Green Island | Guilderland | Halfmoon | Latham | Loudonville | Mechanicville | New Scotland | Ravena | Rensselaer | Rotterdam | Schenectady | Selkirk | Slingerlands | Troy | Voorheesville | Watervliet and surrounding Capital Region communities.
About Skunks
Striped skunks are common throughout Albany, NY and the Capital Region. They den under decks, porches, sheds, and concrete stoops — digging burrows or using existing cavities. Skunks are most active from dusk through early morning. In addition to their notorious spray defense, skunks can carry rabies and other diseases, and they dig up lawns in search of grubs.