Skunk Mating Season | NE Ohio

Don’t put all the blame on Pepe Le Pew, but Valentine’s Day and skunks just seem to go together.

The reason for this is skunk gets in gear right about now.

We see an increase in skunk removal calls increase as skunk mating season begins and people begin to realize skunks are in the area.

Now that it’s mid-February, the odds of you smelling a skunk in an Akron / Canton / Kent area neighborhood or along the roadway dramatically increases.

During February in Northeast Ohio:

Skunks begin to leave their dens much more frequently
The male skunks’ first order of business through February and into March is mating
The male skunks’ increase their ranges dramatically looking for mates. They are on the move! This dramatically increase the instances of car versus skunk and pet versus skunk, prompting more notice.
Skunks spray when around each other this time of year. Females who are not yet ready to breed let the males know they are uninterested with a squirt. Male skunks spritz other males in territorial/mate scuffles.
It seems there is general excitement in the normally sedate skunk world and they seem more willing to let it fly.

Help with Problem Skunks in Canton, Kent & Akron

Skunks are fascinating, shy, and generally unseen animals. But, because of their unique defense mechanism, they freak a lot of people out and conjure negative images. For example, nobody wants to get “skunked” when fishing or drink “skunky” beer. If it weren’t for the smell…

Skunk smell is an attention grabber and now is the time of year when many people’s attention is being grabbed.

In fact, you’ll often find news outlets or organizations like the MetroParks posting stories about skunks this time of year as well.

In fact, our local newspaper the Akron Beacon Journal printed a great article by Craig Webb last year on the family dog’s encounter with a skunk on Valentine’s Day.

It’s a great read and typical of stories our clients relate to us.

If you, your car, or your pet is unfortunate enough to have a direct encounter with the business end of a skunk, check out our post on removing the odor of skunk here.

Most of the time skunks are just passing through. But, if you are fairly certain you have skunks residing on your property and would like some help in the Akron, Canton, Kent Ohio area, please contact us.