Is there any way to deter skunks from hanging around my house?

Answer 1

OK, here are a few tips from Fund for Animals :

"There are some easy solutions for dealing with some of the skunk problems and some that will require a little thought. Skunks will sleep under woodpiles, in sheds, under decks, and sometimes inside homes (coming in through unsecured pet doors). To discourage the skunk from taking up residence in your yard, eliminate his sleeping quarters to make them inaccessible. Clean up your brush and woodpiles. Use latticework or wire to prevent under access. Because skunks are diggers, you should bury 6 or 8 inches of wire in front of their entry point before closing it off. Make sure the skunks are not under the deck before sealing it up! Bring your pets in at night and secure your pet doors. Small pets left outdoors at night will fall prey to much worse then a little skunk spray. Do not leave pet food outdoors at night. This will encourage a multitude of nocturnal animals to frequent your property. Although generally nomadic, a lazy well fed skunk may stake out his territory and it may be your yard. If this is already the case, humane deterrents will generally cause the skunk to move to a better location. Rags soaked in household ammonia and strategically placed will deter most animals. Place the rags in areas where the skunk sleeps. The rags must be soaked daily (as ammonia evaporates) and must not be placed at a time when the skunk is present. Place them when the skunk is out foraging at night. Scattered moth balls may achieve the same effect. Keep a light on at the den site. A flashlight or portable lamp shining for a day or two will usually deter the skunk, as will a portable radio set on a news channel. The sound of human voices will keep them away."

Hope something in there works!! Good luck -- keep downwind.

Answer 2

Yes, stink worse than them.

Answer 3

cut the rope

Answer 4

could try marking your territory

Answer 5

Guns.

TFTP

Answer 6

20ga.