Getting rid of the Tacoma skunks which are nested under the houses garages and or store rooms is quite a task. Whenever you try to repel the skunks they may hide themselves under the hood. And they can fool you by just staying under a wooden place and not coming out. Most or all of the repellents gives you temporary relief from the skunks. For a permanent or long lasting solution there is option of trapping them and then releasing a place far from the Washington house or garden.



Skunk traps are available in the market and you can get them for few dollars. But choosing the right trap is a work of knowledge. As picking any random trap can either harm the handler or may not work at all. As Washington skunks are consider whenever you are going to handle them with your hand they are going to spray that smelly liquid on them. This may lead you to feel itchy while capturing the Tacoma skunks. However there are some traps which are smell proof.

Most people consider trapping of animals mean to kill them. But that is simply not necessary trapping a Washington animal can help you to release them some place far in the wild and not let them figure your attic again. There are some skunk traps which are designed to either clamp out their feet or to kill them instantly. As it is insane we do not suggest those traps. They are not humanly and in some countries it is illegal to kill the skunks. So the live trapping should be considered as the solution. If you are dealing with large number of Tacoma skunks you should think about purchasing or renting a trap with large capacity. As the skunks tend to wander for food in groups you can capture them in bulk. Choosing the right type of the bait will help you capture them fast. You can figure out for which food they are entering your place by observing. Just get that food as the bait in the trap which is mostly would be pet food or fruits scattered under trees of backyard.

Skunks tend to come out in the shady places and nights as they cannot see far you should place the traps near the holes they are coming from. Skunks often are in search of easy food so it makes easy to attract them with the bet. While capturing them make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid bite and the dirty liquid to be spread on you. With right trap and bait it is possible to capture the Tacoma skunks overnight. After capturing you should cover the trap with cloth so they won't spray the smelly liquid on you.

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