There are several ways to keep skunks away from your property. Here are some tips from the search results:
- Eliminate food sources: Skunks are attracted to food, so make sure your trash container is securely covered, and dont leave pet food or bird feeders out overnight.
- Use repellents: Skunks dislike certain smells, such as citrus, ammonia, mothballs, and predator urine (dog, coyote, etc.). You can use these smells to scare them off.
- Install lights: Skunks are nocturnal animals and dont like bright light. A motion-activated flood lamp can startle them off.
- Seal off access points: Skunks are great diggers, so make sure to patch holes around your foundation and bury fencing or mesh at least one and a half to two feet down. Make sure skunks are outside before you seal up access points, or you may end up with animals trapped under or inside your house.
- Disturb the peace: If you locate a skunks den, keep up a campaign of gentle harassment by covering up the opening with leaves or straw. Eventually, the skunk may relocate.
- Seek professional help: If youre having trouble getting rid of skunks, you may want to seek the guidance and intervention of a reputable pest control agency.
Its important to note that skunks are non-aggressive and will only use their powerful defense when they or their young are threatened and cannot escape. If you encounter a skunk, move away slowly and quietly.
