The California skunk is a creature of timid and intelligent nature. The skunk likes to live under the foundations of houses and businesses, piles of dry firewood and even holes in the earth. Do you know skunk can make holes in your property when they are in search of food? Yes that’s right! If you feel bad smell around you, damage to the lawn, you most likely want to get away from the invader. Before you will eliminate skunk, it is important to make sure if they have under your shed or porch.





Bad odor:
Skunks are very untidy and smelly. Their odor is very strong enough that you can smell it from the distance. If it is living under your shed or porch, you will surely smell such bad odor in your home. Although, they are not spraying, this smell can also come from its body. So when next time if you will smell any bad odor in your shed, garden or porch, it will surely be San Mateo skunk inside.

The holes:
A hole in your garden or in your shed is the visible sign of the presence of any California skunk in your home. Usually, the hollow are in the shape of a perfect circle. You can also find nearby their footprints.

The barking at your pets:
Dogs and pets usually behave strangely when they see any unknown member in your shed or porch. They will behave the similar when they see any skunks. If you find your dog barking, and if you cannot see anything around, it must the presence of any skunk in your home. And if your dog has just seen them passing by your shed or porch, they will surely visit your place and make some holes one day. Thus, these mammals can be a huge nuisance in your home as they eat both plant and California animal material such as:
• Insects
• Eggs
• Small rodents
• Human garbage

Rats etc.
They can kill poultry and eat eggs. Domestic animals can often get sprayed by this San Mateo animal if it feels provoked, so if you notice the presence of some skunk nearby, it is better to keep your pets indoors, as much as possible. You should also take one important thing into the consideration that a skunk is a wild animal, do not try to catch it yourself, the best alternative is to seek help from a professional.

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