Wildlife of Tennessee · Raccoons, Skunks and Opossums
Striped Skunk in Tennessee
Spray is hard to remove, and skunks can carry rabies. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Striped Skunk
Raccoons, opossums and skunks den under decks, in crawl spaces and in attics. They raid trash and pet food and leave droppings, odors and damage behind.
We Remove It
Risk: Spray is hard to remove, and skunks can carry rabies.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a striped skunk.
- Strong sulfur smell under the porch or deck
- Small cone-shaped holes in lawns where grubs are dug up
- Digging at foundation edges and window wells
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Striped Skunk
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Use trash bins with locking lids
- Feed pets indoors or remove bowls at night
- Skirt decks and porches with buried mesh
- Cap the chimney and screen vents
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a striped skunk?
Common signs: strong sulfur smell under the porch or deck; small cone-shaped holes in lawns where grubs are dug up; digging at foundation edges and window wells.
Is a striped skunk dangerous?
Spray is hard to remove, and skunks can carry rabies. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a striped skunk?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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