Spring Wildlife Spotlight: Raccoons in the Home
As winter loosens its grip on Connecticut, the signs of spring are hard to miss—warmer days, longer evenings, and nature slowly coming back to life. But with the season’s arrival also comes a spike in wildlife activity. Animals that were laying low through the cold months are now on the move, searching for food, mates, and places to nest. Unfortunately, homes, barns, and sheds often make the perfect spot.
As Connecticut thaws out in March and April, skunks become much more active. Mating season starts early in the spring, and food is easier to find—so these animals begin wandering through neighborhoods, fields, and backyards. If your home offers shelter, they may decide to stick around.
Dealing With Skunks Around Your Home
Skunks aren’t climbers like raccoons or squirrels, but they’re great diggers. They often slip under decks, porches, sheds, or crawl spaces—anywhere that’s dark, quiet, and protected. Gaps in fencing, loose foundation vents, and even a pile of wood stacked near the house can give them an easy way in.
What Skunks Can Do To Your Property
Once skunks find a safe den site, they’ll rest during the day and come out at dusk to forage for food—grubs, garbage, pet food, and whatever else they can find. If it’s a female, she may be preparing a den to raise her young in late spring. You might notice small holes in your lawn from digging, or that unmistakable smell near your home if she feels threatened or sprays.
Protect Your Animals & Property From Skunks
Beyond the odor, skunks bring real risks. Their spray can cause temporary blindness in pets and is extremely difficult to remove from clothing, furniture, or animals. Skunks can carry diseases like rabies and leptospirosis, and their digging can damage foundations, HVAC systems, and landscaping. If they’ve moved in under your home, you’ll want to act fast—especially before babies are born.
At American Bio-Tech, we handle skunks humanely and professionally. Our technicians are trained to safely remove them and seal up access points so they can’t come back. Don’t wait until your pet gets sprayed or your yard is torn up.
Call American Bio-Tech today at (860) 355-1231 to schedule a skunk inspection or removal.