Salt Lake City, sandwiched between the southern end of the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped Wasatch Mountain Range, is the most populous city in Utah. Four thousand three hundred feet above sea level, it has a thriving tourist industry with more than a dozen ski areas located right outside the city.
Salt Lake City and its surroundings have their share of wildlife that range from small birds to huge bison. While all wild animals survive best in their own habitats, urban growth has diminished these habitats. So, in most metropolitan areas, nuisance wildlife has learned that where there are people, there is also ready access to food and shelter. Species common to Salt Lake City are raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, bats, armadillos, rodents, and snakes.
When you call Critter Control, we will detect, locate, get rid of, repair your property to its original state, and exclude future nuisance animals for choosing to make their home in your space.
We have two species of skunks in Salt Lake City, the western spotted and the striped, the larger of the two. Everyone knows skunks by their spray, which contains sulfur, ejected from glands near the rectum. Spotted and striped skunks have different removal laws set by the state. Skunks are like all other nuisance wildlife: They are searching for food, water and shelter.
They raid bird feeders, trash cans and pet feed. While they don’t climb well, they can dig and will dig to get food. Skunks will eat squirrels, rabbits, moles, eggs, rats and mice.
The good news is that you won’t likely find a skunk in your attic. The bad news is that you may find one in your crawlspace, basement, garage, and areas under decks and porches. They also like to hide in piles of debris, logs or rocks outdoors. They burrow and tunnel under structures and foundations, putting your safety at risk.
Let us take the risks that go with getting rid of a skunk.