how to get rid of skunks?

Answer 1

Do you want the Book of Nottingham version or something quick and easy? Coyote urine works great! I had a problem with cats spraying around my house and garden and that was that. You may have to reapply it from time to time but I swear by it. There are no 90 degree angles or centimeters involved! Select home and Garden centers will carry it.

Answer 2

Several things can be done. keep in mind that I have had pet skunks and while they make great pets if you know how to care for them, they can be SUCH a nuisance in the yard.
1. Do NOT leave any trash out. That's a skunks dinner bell
2. get rid of grubs in the lawn, the LOVE to eat those.
3. place rags soaked with ammonia around the perimeter of your property. Skunks will think there is a predator animal and won't come near.
4. Remove any uneaten pet food. The LOVE cat food, even though its bad for them and they really like dog food too.
5. Make sure any stock animal food is stored securely (skunks will find a way to get into stuff), they will also eat grains
6. fence any vegetable garden with a fence that extents about 6 inches to a foot below the surface. skunk are good diggers and love healthy vegetables and melons.
7. Remove any fruit that may have fallen to the ground from a tree. Skunks have a sweet tooth!
8. If you have a dog, he won't help and will just get sprayed. Use hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and spoonfull of DAWN dishwashing soap to remove the skunk musk from the dogs fur, eliminating the odor. Dogs don't seem to learn and will continue to get sprayed time and time again. It's like a game, but the skunk spray can blind your dog for a short period of time.
Look at this web site:
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-skunks
When you get there, scroll down, there's a bunch of good info.

Also, there may be a wildlife rehabber who is willing to humanely trap the skunk and release them elsewhere. They can do this normally without getting sprayed. If you follow the steps above, you should be able to get rid of the pest. Boy can a skunk tear up a lawn and make a BIG mess! Good luck!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

This reminds me of an old Henny Youngman story. A guy wanted a pet skunk, his wife asked, where will you keep it? The guy said under the bed. The wife asked, what about the smell? The guy said, (remember this is Henny Youngman) he will have to get used to it.

Figure out why they are there. Is it food or nesting? Get rid of what is attracting them.

Answer 5

I've heard that of all things, lemon douche is very effective. If the dog is big, maybe buy it in batches? :)

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Answer 6

Skunks are usually attracted to lawns and gardens, especially after a rainfall when grubs and larvae are near the surface. Skunks dig small round holes, and in some cases, roll up large chunks of sod. The grubs feed on the grass root system, destroying the grass. For information on natural lawn and garden care
Garbage, compost and pet food can provide a real feast for skunks. Once skunks find a food source, they will continue to return. Since skunks are poor climbers, close down this wildlife café by:
Storing garbage in bins or boxes
Storing garbage inside the garage or basement until the morning of pick up
Using a repellent like oil of mustard or mothballs in the bottom of the garbage can
Fitting garbage cans with tight lids and secure the cans so that they cannot be tipped over
Using enclosed-style composters
Feeding pets indoors
Skunks are burrowing animals, so spaces under porches, sheds, woodpiles, rocks or debris are an open invitation for skunks to set up house. Preventing these animals from moving in should be your priority. The following suggestions will assist you in removing skunks and will discourage them from re-entering.

Note that eviction should only be done when babies can move on their own.
If you think you know where the entrance to the den is, check to see if it is in use. Cover the hole with dirt or balled up newspaper. If the hole is in use, the skunk will burrow through the dirt or paper. If the dirt or paper is undisturbed for three to five days, the hole can be closed permanently.
Encourage skunks to leave on their own by making the home uninhabitable. Try:
Sprinkling Naphtha Flakes around the area (babies must be mobile) or distribute urine-soaked kitty litter in and around the den.
Keeping the area brightly lit.
Playing a radio at the entrance using an all-talk radio station.
Repeatedly blocking the entrance with dirt or newspaper to create an obstacle to entry.
Installing a one-way door, allowing the skunk to leave, but not re-enter. This method should not be used between April and September when skunks are rearing their young, unless the babies are mobile.
Before permanently blocking any entrance:
Check to see if skunks have moved out, especially between April and September when babies may be present. (see Step 1)
Be sure that no animal is trapped inside the den, as it will starve to death. Not only will the animal suffer but you will be left with a decomposing carcass.
When you are sure that all skunks have left:
Secure the hole to prevent re-entry. Make sure all boards or galvanized heavy wire screening is extended at least 20 to 30 cm straight down and 20 to 30 cm angled 90 degrees outwards underground. Skunks are excellent diggers and continuing the barrier at a 90 degree angle makes it more difficult to dig under
Backfill the area with dirt.
Repair siding and holes in buildings.
Place wood or wire screening around base of porches and buildings as a prevention skirt. Make sure you cover these areas to at least 20 to 30 cm straight down and 20 to 30 cm angled 90 degrees outwards.
Eliminate piles of rocks or debris and stack woodpiles neatly to eliminate holes.
Skunks can become trapped in window wells. Since they are poor climbers, you can help them out by placing a rough board or board with cleats in the well. Try to keep the angle at less than 45 degrees so that it is not too steep.

To put the board in the well, approach slowly and keep low out of sight. Retreat if the skunk stamps its front feet or raises its tail and approach again later. Keep all pets and people away and the skunk will leave on its own; usually after dark. Either leave the ramp in place permanently or place a tight cover over the wells to prevent this from happening again.
A skunk can spray up to 10 feet with great accuracy from the two ducts located under its tail. Skunks are placid creatures and will only spray when they feel threatened. It provides advance warning by stamping its front feet, raising its tail and turning its rear end toward the threat.

f you live-capture a nuisance animal, and do not kill it humanely, you must, within 24 hours, either release it in close proximity to where you caught it, as directed by the Ministry of Natural resources, or, if it is sick, injured or immature, turn it over to an authorized wildlife custodian.
Using body gripping traps or placing poison could result in criminal charges and/or criminal charges.
Many wild animals, including skunks, have adapted well to life in the city. Because food and shelter are plentiful, and natural predators are limited, these animals will continue to live near us. If we learn to share the environment with wildlife and reduce problems by getting rid of sources of food and shelter on our properties, these visitors can entertain us as they make their way to a more suitable home.