How do I permanently get rid of skunks?

• <div><p>The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:</p><ul><li><p>Not leaving food or water outside</p></li><li><p>Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system</p></li><li><p>Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep</p></li><li><p>Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest</p></li><li><p>Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den</p></li><li><p>Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What are common signs of dry rot or pest damage?

• <div><p>Signs include discolored wood, crumbling surfaces, and visible pests. Address these issues promptly to prevent further damage.</p></div>

Q: How often do I really need pest control?

• <div><p>How often you need pest control depends on your infestation problem. If you have a one-off issue, such as a wasp nest in a high-traffic area, you shouldn't need regular service. However, if you live in an area prone to ticks, termites, and ants, you'll likely need at least an annual pest control service. If the problem is persistent and significant, you may need quarterly or monthly service.</p></div>

Q: Should you remove a wasp nest or leave it?

• <div><p>If the nest is on or in your home, you should have an exterminator remove it. However, if the wasp nest is in an area of your yard that you don't frequent, you can leave it alone as long as the wasps don&rsquo;t bother your household members. Wasps are very active during the summer months, but they will vacate in the fall and not return until the following year. So, if it's safe to do so, you can leave it, but if it poses a threat of being stung because it's in an area that you use frequently, consider having it removed.</p></div>

Q: Why is there a skunky smell in my house?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;ve spotted a skunk or know that one of these furry creatures sprayed one of your family members, your answer is fairly obvious. However, a skunky smell in your house that isn&rsquo;t coming from these critters may be a sign of a dangerous gas leak. If you suspect this, leave your home immediately and call emergency services. It could also be a build-up of dangerous gas in your home&rsquo;s septic system or plumbing. Call a professional <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">plumber near you</a> to make an assessment. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2013
we were having trouble woth our a/c unit and it keep blowing fuses. After have a hvac company look at it they said it was an electrical issue and that we need to call and electricain. We called affordable electric and the came out on the schedualed day. After loking at the A/C and fuse box,...
Affordable Electric
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Reviewed in July 2013
The service man that showed up was very polite and respectful. The problem i had was he seemed like he did not want the do the work nessisary to fix my a/c. My a/c continued to blow fuses in my house. All he wanted to do was sell me a new air conditioner. My wife and I decided to get a...
Glenns Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2013
We have a contract with Home Paramount. This is the first time we've ever had a pest control company come to our home. Our neighbors had terrible termite damage, so we wanted to have our home protected. I chose Home Paramount because they have a location close to our home. The first time...
Home Paramount Pest Control-Leesburg, VA
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Reviewed in July 2012
I recently purchased a home where Economy had to provide a termite certification when a support beam on the deck had termite damage. To make things easy, I called Economy to schedule quarterly visits to prevent future termite damage and general pest prevention as we had a number of spiders in...
Economy Pest Control Inc
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Reviewed in August 2011
By the end of last summer 2010 our lawn looked worse than the neighbors who had no lawn service at all. We were overwhelmed with weeds. I phoned to ask why and was told that they did not do a pre-emergent weed control application in spring so therefore all the weeds. Company called and called...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5022
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Reviewed in August 2011
Same day effecient service as in 2009. This is the go to company for us without any doubt to remove wasp/yellow jacket nests etc. We will call them for any other pest control if we ever need it. They have a customer friendly attitude. Simple quick service, reasonable price, job done!
Queen City Pest Control LLC
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Reviewed in March 2011
It went very well, overall. It was difficult to get estimates from any A/C contractor due to the very hot summer when our old system broke down. Comfort Air came recommended by a co-worker. While other contractors did not return phone calls and provided vague and low-ball type bids for...
COMFORT AIR SYSTEMS
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Terminix - Bridgeville -Termite & Pest Control

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When pests or termites move in, you want the ultimate weapon to take them out: Terminix, America’s leading provider of termite and pest control. It's no wonder more than 2.7 million customers trust us to protect their homes and families from the havoc that unwanted intruders can create. You can look to us for a wide range of services to protect your home top to bottom, inside and out: Insulation Service, Moisture Control Solutions, Rodent and Wildlife Service and more. We can even help you win the fight against the bite with our revolutionary Mosquito Service. Don’t trust your home to just anybody. Go big. Go strong. Go Terminix. Protector of home since 1927.

"Fantastic service. This service is well worth the price. Spraying the cellar kills the termites in the cellar but Terminix goes the extra step by placing bait outside the house. This lures the termites away from the house and they carry poison back to their nest.Terminix also guarantees their work as a protection against future damage to the house.Fantastic and professional service. I definitely recommend Terminix."

Mary L on April 2020

"Fantastic service. This service is well worth the price. Spraying the cellar kills the termites in the cellar but Terminix goes the extra step by placing bait outside the house. This lures the termites away from the house and they carry poison back to their nest.Terminix also guarantees their work as a protection against future damage to the house.Fantastic and professional service. I definitely recommend Terminix."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Signs include discolored wood, crumbling surfaces, and visible pests. Address these issues promptly to prevent further damage.

How often you need pest control depends on your infestation problem. If you have a one-off issue, such as a wasp nest in a high-traffic area, you shouldn't need regular service. However, if you live in an area prone to ticks, termites, and ants, you'll likely need at least an annual pest control service. If the problem is persistent and significant, you may need quarterly or monthly service.

If the nest is on or in your home, you should have an exterminator remove it. However, if the wasp nest is in an area of your yard that you don't frequent, you can leave it alone as long as the wasps don’t bother your household members. Wasps are very active during the summer months, but they will vacate in the fall and not return until the following year. So, if it's safe to do so, you can leave it, but if it poses a threat of being stung because it's in an area that you use frequently, consider having it removed.

If you’ve spotted a skunk or know that one of these furry creatures sprayed one of your family members, your answer is fairly obvious. However, a skunky smell in your house that isn’t coming from these critters may be a sign of a dangerous gas leak. If you suspect this, leave your home immediately and call emergency services. It could also be a build-up of dangerous gas in your home’s septic system or plumbing. Call a professional plumber near you to make an assessment.

The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:

Not leaving food or water outside
Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system
Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep
Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard
Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest
Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den
Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home

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