How do I get skunks to stay away from my house?
Question:We have a growing skunk population and they like going under our back porch. The dog has been sprayed once, and I can smell that some one near by has been sprayed this morning. One of my 3 cats is still outside. It might have been him.
Answers:
Repellents
If a skunk is found under a building, encourage it to leave by placing generous amounts of mothballs in cloth bags, or ammonia-soaked cloths under the building. Attach the bags or cloths to a string so they can be removed later.
To determine if the animal has left, sprinkle a layer of flour at the entrance to make the direction of the tracks visible. Because skunks are nocturnal, check the area for tracks a few hours after dark. Once the animal is gone, seal the entrance to prevent further occurrences.
If there is doubt regarding how many skunks are under the building, use a one-way, 1/4-inch hardware cloth door. The door, hinged at the top, should extend beyond the entrance and outward at the base at a right angle for about 6 inches. This design enables skunks to push their way out, but their weight on the door prevents them from re-entering.
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Try Moth balls drop about your property where you do not want them at. This generally keeps them at bay. You will need to put them into some sort of breathable pet proof container or in areas where your own pets cannot get to them.
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scatter moth balls around your house...this is also suppose to help keep snakes away..
They make skunk repellant, it's available at most nurseries, home stores etc.
get something that smells like tomatoes so the smell goes away . hope this helps bye.
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