408-550-6660 408-550-6660 We run a professional wildlife removal business operating in Las Gatos, California. We service the whole San Jose metropolitan area, and do much of our work in Las Gatos. We are a full-service Las Gatos animal trapping and removal company. We specialize in wildlife only, and are not like a regular Las Gatos pest control company or Las Gatos exterminator. We use humane methods to solve wild animal problems in California. We solve the root of the problem, by performing home repairs to keep animals out, and preventative measures in addition to critter trapping and removal. We offer a variety of services, from animal damage repair to waste cleanup, dead animal removal and odor control, and more. We handle several nuisance wildlife species, including squirrels, raccoons, snakes, skunks, and opossums. We also perform bat removal and bird control services, and rodent control, including poison-free mouse and rat removal. Give us a call any time at 408-550-6660 to discuss your Las Gatos animal control issue, and to schedule a fast appointment.



Las Gatos wildlife control tip of the month:

Do skunks hibernate in the winter?

Hearing the word ‘skunk’ would most probably make a Las Gatos animal control majority of us think of the spray they discharge and the horrible smell of that spray. However how much do we actually know about these animals?

What are skunks?
Skunks belong tothe weasel family and they are mammals Las Gatos pest control which have sharp claws. They feed both on insects, worms as well as vegetables and fruits. Eggs are one of their favourite.

When do the skunks appear?
They are awake from early evening and during the night and Las Gatos pest control sleep throughout the day. This routine does not change for winter. The only change that takes place is that skunks stay in their dens during snowy days or they hide in vegetation during warm days. They generallylive as a Las Gatos wildlife removal groupduring the cold weather and keep each other warm since they do not hibernate . However if snow sets then they stay in their dens using up their fat storage.When they are in need of food and capable of going out they will be Las Gatos wildlife removal searching for the easiest food to obtain.

What do the skunks feed on?
Skunks feed on a variety of food such Las Gatos animal trapping as vegetables, fruits, eggs, chicken as well as worms and insects. They use their claws to dig and find worms to feed on. They would time to time be interested in the poultry kept in farms and also the fruits and Las Gatos animal trapping vegetables in the garden which makes these animals a threat for farmers production .

Important points to keep in mind are as follows :
• Skunks are a potential threat for poultry.
• Skunks do not hibernate therefore the threat is out there all year round
• Skunks go out searching for food during the night when you are in a deep sleep.

To be able to protect poultry and farm in general from skunks precautions Las Gatos exterminator should be taken. Food should not be left outside which is a potential attraction for skunks searching for something to eat. Especially pet food such as cat food should not be outside Fences should be strong and durable. There should Las Gatos exterminator not be any space beneath the house that could become their new home.

To learn more about our Las Gatos pest animal removal services, visit the San Jose animal trapping and removal home page or give us a call at 408-550-6660.