Although primarily known for their use with
squirrels, the one-way exclusion funnel is
effectively a one-way door. The only way to
escape is by going out. A door closes behind and
does not let the pest back in.
Mounted on the building where the skunk is
entering and exiting while using wings or a
flange there is a torsion door that closes
behind the skunk. Once the door closes behind
the skunk reentry is impossible by that route.
If exited into a trap the skunk can be removed
from the property. If there is not a trap in
place the exit will be outside the building. Be
sure to install onto the primary entry and exit
points. If there are any additional methods to
enter they should be sealed securely with thick
wire mesh prior to setting up the exclusion
funnel.
Without having the exclusion funnel properly
installed you can create problems with whatever
kind of pest you are attempting to keep out. A
wildlife expert should be your installer as
opposed to a pest control company. A wildlife
expert will automatically check to see if there
are baby skunks in the den. If there are babies
in the den the exclusion funnel should not be
installed until the babies are old enough to
follow the Mother in and out. If installed prior
to this time the Mother skunk will attempt to
create another entrance immediately to care for
her young. If the Mother skunk is taken away in
the attached trap, the babies will be left to
die due to lack of food and care from their
Mother.
Proper installation also ensures that the skunk
will not be injured while going through the
exclusion tunnel. Proper maintenance after every
use is the primary key to the safety of the
skunks using this system. If used more than once
the exclusion funnel should be taken to a
certified repair dealership for maintenance.
Maintenance will ensure that the door will close
at the right moment. If using an exclusion
funnel that allows the skunk to exit to the
outside, the funnel should be inspected for
proper exit rather than risking the skunks being
trapped in the device.
The one-way exclusion funnel is one of the
safest methods to be used for the removal of
skunks from your home. Used for the removal of
many pests that enter the home it is widely
advertised and widely used. It clears the area
of pests in the safest way for both the skunk
and for you. The funnel will eliminate the use
of ordinary traps that will expose the user to
being sprayed and/ or bitten.
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