🦨 Skunk Removal Services in Northern Virginia
If you’ve smelled that unmistakable, pungent odor near your home—or noticed digging around your foundation—you may have a skunk problem. Skunks commonly den under porches, sheds, and decks, and while they’re not aggressive, they spray when startled and pose health and property risks.
BEDR Wildlife Removal offers safe, humane, and odor-conscious skunk removal across Northern Virginia. We don’t just trap—we prevent them from coming back.
We trap and remove Skunks in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fairfax County, and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
🚨 Signs of a Skunk on Your Property:
- Strong, musky odor—especially at night
- Cone-shaped holes dug in your yard (skunks dig for grubs)
- Sightings at dusk or dawn (nocturnal activity)
- Damage under sheds, patios, or concrete steps
- Distressed pets (sprayed or agitated)
🛠️ Our Skunk Removal Process
- Inspection & Den Location
We examine your yard and structures to locate dens, feeding sites, and skunk entry points.
- Live Trapping
We place professional-grade live traps near dens or activity zones. Traps are odor-free and placed discreetly to protect people and pets.
- Humane Relocation
Captured skunks are safely transported and released per Virginia wildlife regulations. We take extra precautions to avoid spraying during capture.
- Exclusion & Prevention
Once removed, we seal off access to the den with dig-proof barriers and provide odor neutralization if needed.
⚠️ Dangers of a Skunk Infestation
- Spraying: One skunk spray can linger for weeks and is difficult to remove from skin, fur, or clothing.
- Rabies Risk: Skunks are known carriers of rabies and other parasites.
- Property Damage: Skunks dig under structures and damage lawns looking for insects.
- Pet Conflicts: Dogs often get sprayed when approaching a skunk’s den.
⚖️ Legal Considerations in Virginia
Skunks are nuisance wildlife, and trapping them legally requires licensed professionals. BEDR Wildlife Removal is certified to trap, handle, and transport skunks across Virginia.
DIY trapping often leads to spray incidents, pet exposure, and legal violations. Let the experts handle it.
🧠 Why Choose BEDR for Skunk Control?
- 20+ years of humane wildlife experience
- Special handling methods to avoid spraying
- Licensed and insured in Virginia and Maryland
- 180+ 5-star reviews from Northern Virginia homeowners
- Full exclusion, cleanup, and prevention services included
🧰 Skunk Prevention Tips
- Keep pet food and trash indoors or in sealed containers
- Remove brush piles or woodpiles near structures
- Install hardware cloth barriers around sheds, decks, and crawl spaces
- Treat for grubs to eliminate their food source
📞 Call for Skunk Removal in Northern Virginia
Don’t deal with odors, digging, or spray risks on your own.
Call 540-307-2566 or Request Your Skunk Removal Quote Online to schedule a professional inspection today.