Skunks · Bellingham
Skunk living under your deck, porch, or shed?
Skunks den under decks and sheds and can spray pets and people. We remove them humanely and close up the space so they don't move back in.
- WSDA certified
- WA Fish & Wildlife certified
- Locally owned
- 10+ years
- Free consultation
Signs you have skunks
- Strong skunk odor near the house
- Holes dug under decks, porches, or sheds
- Small cone-shaped holes in the lawn
- Seeing a skunk at dusk or night
How Gavin solves it
- Inspect to find the den and any young
- Humane removal per state rules
- Exclusion so they can't return
What to do until we arrive
- Keep pets inside at night
- Secure garbage and remove pet food outside
- Don't block the den hole yourself
We handle skunks across Whatcom County
Real skunks jobs from the Whatcom Wildlife Watch
Field notes and footage from actual calls around Whatcom County.
North Bellingham
Two doors, two problems: the crawl space vents that let everybody in
One crawl space vent had a torn screen. The one next to it had no screen at all. Skunks, rats, opossums and raccoons were all using them. Here's what to check at your house.
Birchwood, Bellingham
The Birchwood skunk who declined our invitation
A skunk living under a concrete patio came out, ignored the traps and went right back to bed. The camera showed us what to change — and we caught him the next night.
Alderwood, Bellingham
A baby skunk in a squirrel trap in Alderwood
Catching skunks and squirrels in Alderwood, a baby skunk walked into the squirrel trap. A first for Gavin, and no spray.
Questions
Where do skunks usually den around homes?
Under low decks, porch slabs, garden sheds, and crawlspaces — anywhere low, dry, and undisturbed.
How do you remove a skunk without it spraying?
Slowly and carefully. Traps are bagged during removal to prevent spray on your property — this is one job best left to the pros.
What do I do if I see a skunk?
Leave it alone and do not approach it — even if it's already trapped. If one is trapped on your property, call or text immediately and we'll come take care of it.