How to Catch a Skunk with a Live Trap

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Watch how to humanely capture skunks with live traps using the Solutions four step process! This video will show exactly what to do when you have skunks on your property!

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1) IDENTIFICATION & INSPECTION: 0:20
2) TREATMENT: 1:33
3) PREVENTION: 3:43

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Skunks often terrify people when they are spotted on property because of their noxious spray. They are easily identified by their black & white striped fur and tail. They can range in size, but most skunk adults are usually 20 to 30 inches long, and typically weigh between 6 to 10 pounds.

Skunks are omnivorous, but will choose to hunt small prey whenever possible. If they’re not eating insects, mice, or frogs, they’ll likely be burrowing in gardens and yards for grubs and earthworms.

If you suspect you may be dealing with skunks, look for common signs that indicate skunk activity.

Check your yard to see if the surface has been “ripped up.” Look for clumps or even larger patches of grass that have been uprooted and tossed aside. Check your garden to see if the dirt has been dug up.

A skunk’s spray can reach up to 10 feet, so if you encounter one on your inspection, keep your distance until it wanders away. After identifying your pest animal, select the best bait to increase your chances of a successful capture. Since skunks prefer to hunt, baits with strong smells like fish or meat work well.

Before trapping, make sure you put on your personal protective equipment, or PPE. Especially gloves, not only to protect yourself when setting the trap or releasing an animal, but it will also prevent you from transferring your scent to the trap or bait, which will dissuade skunks from approaching.

Place your live trap far away from human or pet activity, along the edge of your property. It’s important to make sure you place your trap in the shade, as a trapped animal can die within a few hours if left to overexposure from the sun.

Once you’ve placed your trap, weigh it down with a brick or cinder block. Aggressive foragers could knock down your live trap, rendering it useless.

Once you are satisfied with your trap placement, you can bait and arm it. Check your trap twice a day.

Once you have captured a skunk in your live trap, place a towel over the cage to avoid frightening the animal. Be sure to contact local authorities like animal control to confirm laws in your area about animal trapping and make sure you are correctly relocating the animal. Travel to your release location, place the trap on the ground facing away from you, and open the trap.

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