Are Skunks Dangerous? Health Risks for Oakville Families
We understand the terror of suspense: you bring the family dog out into the backyard of your house in Oakville to take a final bathroom break and that terribly distinct pungency smell smashes into your nostrils. It is a stressor in itself, particularly to the families living in the community such as Glen Abbey or Old Oakville where lush gardens and ravines are common which increases the chances of being attacked by a skunk. We do appreciate that, at Speedy Pest Control, your family and the health of your pets is what matters to you the most as a priority. Skunks are typically timid and not confrontational though, the fact that they are living under your deck or the playhouse on children is a real health hazard and persuasive measures have to be taken.
Of course, the most evident threat is the spray. The spray released by a skunk contains sulfur, which may cause the temporary blindness and severe nausea of people and pets. However, the latent risks are even worse. The main source of rabies in the Halton Region is the skunks. Although they hardly bite when they are not cornered, rabid skunk can forget that it is fearful of people, where children who play in the yard are directly threatened. Moreover, their feces may be infected with leptospirosis and canine distemper that may prove deadly to unvaccinated animals. This should be your backyard in a town such as Oakville where we boast about our outdoor lives and nice parks and not a biohazard area.
We do not ask you to do it because you are afraid of it, but because it is a feeling of guardianship towards your home. Skunk is essentially like a flea: you want it to live with you is to stay under your doors. We operate in a soft, understanding manner of removal in our team. We have passive deterrence and one-way gates so that the skunks can go away by themselves without being put under stress or being hurt. When they get out we do what we call trenching, which is to lay heavy-duty wire mesh deep into the ground around your deck so that they never can dig to go in again.
The decision that should be adopted to retrieve your peace of mind is a professional removal. It is about knowing that your children will be able to run naked on the lawn and your dog can visit the garden without having to go to the veterinary. Oakville is a beautiful and a safe place; why not keep your property there. We will leave the wildlife in our capable hands and at all times we will keep the health of your family in our thoughts.