Skunk Removal Athens, GA
If skunks or skunk odor have become a problem at your home or business, our professional trapping specialists can remove them with our unique SPRAY PROOF live trapping techniques and control the odors they cause.
Skunk Removal in Athens
Skunks can dig under porches and buildings, entering foundation openings and damaging the structure. Skunks are a primary carrier of rabies in Georgia, so you should never approach a skunk found in your yard. We trap, clean up, provide odor control, and offer preventive techniques to skunk-proof your property humanely and spray free. Georgia Wildlife Specialists serves residents, businesses, and municipalities throughout Georgia.
Georgia Wildlife Specialists serves homeowners and businesses in Athens, Clarke County, and across all of Georgia. Call (407) 917-6672 to schedule an inspection and request a free estimate, and we’ll get out to you as quickly as we can.
Why professional skunk removal matters in Athens
Athens lies in Clarke County in the northeast Georgia Piedmont, where rolling hills, mature oak-hickory forest, and the Broad and Oconee River corridors create steady wildlife pressure on residential and farm structures. Athens-area university housing stock and older mill villages add to the call mix. Striped skunks den under Athens porches, decks, and barns. They are a primary rabies vector in the Georgia Piedmont per Georgia DNR.
About Athens and the Northeast Georgia region
Athens-Clarke County is home to the University of Georgia and one of the most heavily forested urban areas in the state. Mature oaks, the Oconee River corridor, and proximity to the Piedmont foothills create ideal habitat for bats, raccoons, and gray squirrels, all of which commonly enter older homes around the historic neighborhoods.
What is included
- Spray-proof trapping. We use unique SPRAY PROOF live trapping techniques so the skunk can be removed humanely without releasing its scent.
- Odor control. We control the odors skunks leave behind and clean up the affected areas after removal.
- Foundation protection. Skunks dig under porches and buildings by entering foundation openings, causing structural damage. We seal entry points after removal.
- Rabies awareness. Skunks are a primary carrier of rabies in Georgia. Never approach a skunk in your yard. Our background-checked technicians handle every job with proper precautions.
Common questions
Are skunks in Georgia a rabies risk?
Yes. Skunks are a primary terrestrial carrier of rabies in Georgia. You should never approach a skunk found in your yard. Call a professional and keep pets and children inside until the skunk is removed.
How do you trap skunks without getting sprayed?
We use unique SPRAY PROOF live trapping techniques developed for skunk removal. The skunk is removed humanely without releasing its scent on your property.
Why are skunks under my deck or porch?
Skunks dig under porches and buildings by entering foundation openings. They use these spots for shelter and to bear young. After we remove them, we seal the openings to prevent re-entry.
Do you handle the skunk odor too?
Yes. We provide odor control and cleanup as part of our skunk removal service, so the smell does not linger after the skunk is gone.
Other Georgia cities we serve
We serve all of Georgia. Here are nearby service areas.
Athens skunk removal, done right.
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