Groundhog and skunk removal in Swarthmore
Groundhog and Skunk Removal in Swarthmore, PA
Groundhogs and skunks under porches, sheds and gardens.
What you are dealing with
What you can see is usually part of it.
Groundhogs dig under porches, sheds and garden beds, and the burrows can undermine steps and walkways. Skunks often move into the space they leave.
Yards that back onto the woods and the creek get the most of both. A fresh pile of dirt next to a wide hole is usually a groundhog.
Any of these help us work out what is in there.
- A wide hole with fresh dirt beside it
- Digging under a porch, deck or shed
- Vegetables or flowers eaten down
- Skunk smell at night
- Small holes dug in the lawn
The scope
What we look at, and what the job usually involves.
What we inspect
- Under porches, decks and sheds
- Along the foundation
- Garden beds and fence lines
- Signs of young in spring
What the work may include
- Finding the active burrow
- Trapping
- Blocking the entrance
- Buried mesh along the edge if needed
What happens next
How the job runs.
Find the burrow
We work out which holes are in use and where the animal is living.
Trap it
We set traps where it travels and check them until it is caught.
Close it off
We block the burrow and can fit buried mesh so it cannot dig back under.
Price and timing
What changes the price.
Trapping usually takes a few days. We check the traps as agreed and remove the animal once it is caught.
- How many burrows there are
- Porch, shed or open yard
- Whether there are young
- How much mesh is needed
Questions people ask
What to know about groundhog & skunk removal.
Will a groundhog leave on its own?
Rarely. Once a burrow is dug, it keeps using it. Trapping and closing the burrow is the reliable fix.
Is there a skunk under my porch?
A strong smell at night and a small, neat hole under the porch often mean a skunk. Call and we will check.
Can you stop them from coming back?
Mesh buried along the bottom of a porch or shed keeps them from digging under again.
Where we work
Groundhog & skunk removal in Swarthmore.
You may also need
Removal, repair and exclusion often work together.
Send a request
Tell us what is going on.
What you hear or see, where it is, and the best number to reach you. We will call you back.
Call directly610-632-8833