One of the most frustrating aspects of having a garden or lawn is when wild animals dig up your work. With some assistance from a savvy animal removal team, your greenery will be protected from invaders. Serving New Milford, CT, and the surrounding areas, American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services has earned a reputation for safe and humane animal control. Whether you need raccoon removal or skunk control, the pros will help you reclaim your yard. 

Who Is Digging Up My Yard?

Skunks

These critters may be small, but they can still cause a large amount of disturbance to your green space. In their search for earthworms, insects, and submerged fruit, the hunt will often lead them straight to your soil. Since they feed during the nighttime, you can identify their trail first thing in the morning. You’re looking for a series of small holes all relatively close together. These shallows are where the skunk tried to dig out its prey. You can also expect to find dislodged dirt nearby. If you think you may have a skunk on your hands, a quick visit from an animal removal team will ensure they don’t intrude upon your garden again. 

Raccoons 

Because they have similar habits, it can be easy to confuse skunk patterns with that of a raccoon. With nearly the same diet and feeding time, the two creatures may even encounter each other in your green space. If you smell the infamous skunk smell, it’s usually a sign that you have a raccoon too, as the skunk was likely spraying to avoid the other creature. You’ll be able to tell if you just have raccoons by taking a close look at the marks in your soil. If there are larger pieces of sod that have been disrupted, it’s often the work of this masked marauder. With their large hand-like paws, they tear out whole chunks of your landscaping. 

The next time you need any help with animal removal from your lawn, reach out to the experts at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. These licensed professionals are trained to get the critters out safely and ethically. You can speak to a friendly staff member by calling (860) 355-1231, or learn more about the company by visiting their website.