Prevent Wildlife from Burrowing Under Your Shed!

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Prevent Wildlife from Burrowing Under Sheds: Protecting Your Southern Ontario Property

Living in Southern Ontario offers beautiful nature, but wildlife like skunks burrowing under sheds and decks can cause issues. Burrows can weaken structures, create odours, and lead to unwanted encounters. This blog explores effective methods to prevent this.

Understanding the Problem: Why Wildlife Burrows Under Sheds

Skunks, raccoons, groundhogs, and opossums find shelter under sheds and decks, protected from weather, predators, and humans. Loose soil makes digging easy. Burrows can cause structural damage, odour problems (especially skunk spray), health concerns (diseases, parasites), and unwanted encounters.

Proactive Measures: Preventing Burrowing Before It Starts

Prevention is key.

Seal Entry Points: Regularly inspect and seal gaps at the shed/deck base with wood, metal flashing, or concrete.
Remove Food Sources: Secure garbage, don't leave pet food outside, and clean up fallen fruit.
Maintain a Tidy Yard: Keep the area around sheds clear of debris and overgrown vegetation.
Motion Deterrents: Sprinklers or lights can startle animals.
Scent Deterrents: Citrus peels or predator urine (reapplied regularly) may deter.
Effective Solutions: Dealing with Existing Wildlife Under Sheds

Address existing burrows humanely and effectively. Professional wildlife removal is safest. We use trenching and L-shaped galvanized steel mesh after humane evacuation (often via a one-way door).

Here’s the method:

Assessment & Humane Evacuation: Identify wildlife and encourage them to leave using a one-way door, allowing exit but preventing re-entry. Ensure all animals are gone.
Trenching: Trench the perimeter 12-18 inches deep and 6-8 inches wide, creating a subsurface barrier.
Mesh Installation: Install L-shaped galvanized steel mesh (tight weave, rust-resistant) in the trench. One part vertical against the shed, the other horizontal outward (6-8 inches) at the trench bottom.
Backfilling: Backfill the trench. The horizontal mesh acts as an underground apron, preventing digging under the foundation. The vertical part prevents digging down the side.
Sealing Gaps: Seal any remaining openings for a complete barrier.
Why This Method is Effective in Southern Ontario

Effective against skunks (persistent burrowers, one-way door allows safe exit), raccoons and groundhogs (deterred by depth and mesh), and withstands Southern Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles and varied soil types.

Choosing the Right Approach

While DIY might offer temporary relief, professional help is often best for long-lasting solutions. Experts can identify wildlife, remove them humanely, implement effective exclusion (like trenching and mesh), and advise on prevention.

Conclusion: Protecting Your Property and Coexisting

Preventing burrowing protects your property, prevents odours, and ensures safety. Proactive steps help, but existing problems often need professional solutions. Trenching and L-shaped mesh after humane evacuation create a lasting barrier in Southern Ontario. Choose humane and ethical practices and consult professionals for the best outcome for your property and local wildlife.

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