There are several ways of getting hold of troublesome Sandy Springs skunks that may have invaded ones property causing disturbance in the area. The most effective way of capturing these animals is by the use of skunk traps that usually comes in different sizes in relation to the size of skunks to be trapped.



Equipments to be used for effective relocation of trapped Georgia skunks
Skunks usually have a defensive mechanism they use in order to protect themselves from any form of danger that may come their way. They tend to spray a very strong foul spray to the source of the danger. The spray usually cause discomfort to human beings who are the most probable causes of any danger to the animals. This mechanism of spraying the foul spray works so perfectly for the skunks.

How to handle trapped skunks during relocation
As discussed above, one should not trigger any form of fear to the animals in order to prevent them from using their spray against someone. The skunks should be treated with much care to avoid making them feel threatened. This is very important in order to prevent the skunks from spraying.

This may be achieved by using the following few steps;
• Approach the trapped Sandy Springs skunks but should only be done while one holds a big piece of cloth. A blanket or a towel is recommended. The piece of cloth is for protecting one from being affected by the spray if in any case the skunk decides to spray.
• One should ensure that the skunk does not see him or her while they approach. This is achieved by slowly and gently approaching the trapped skunk and hence ensuring that they don’t feel threatened and so preventing them from spraying.

Areas to relocate the trapped skunks
• Trapped Georgia skunks should be transported to wooded areas that are very far away from homes.
• There are different areas recommended by animal agents for relocating any trapped animals. One must hence seek information about such areas and hence move the animals to such areas.
• For non-professionals, it is recommended that one should take the trapped skunks to animal agents for further advice on how and where to take the trapped skunks.

Finally
Skunks may be a nuisance to ones premises and hence one must take recommended precaution measures of trapping and relocating the Georgia skunks to areas very far away from their premises.

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