A skunk, (not to be confused with a polecat!), c is pretty cute...
...except when it's causing damage in the garden and around the house!
At that point, we only want to know how to get rid of it quickly.
Not to mention that their smell is really pestilential!
Fortunately, there are simple tricks to keep skunks away from your home.
We have selected the most effective tricks to help you hunt them down quickly. Watch:
Have you noticed that a skunk has settled in a hole, under the shed, behind a pile of wood? So here is the perfect trick to dislodge it. Just put some human hair in its hiding place. You can collect them on a brush or a comb for example. It is an excellent natural repellent. The skunk will soon move!
It sometimes happens that we leave a garbage bag in front of the door or on the terrace, the time to take it down to the dumpster. This is a bad idea because it's the best way to attract skunks or greedy raccoons. It is best to put your rubbish in a tightly closed bin so as not to attract it. Simply install a device to block the lid or simply put a heavy object (like a stone) on the lid.
As for chasing moles, you can install an ultra sound device like this to scare them away. The advantage of this small investment is that you will hunt not only skunks but also cats, stray dogs, raccoons...
If skunks have settled on your property, you can try to spray their hiding place with a stream of water. That should be enough to get them out and scare them. Be careful not to get soaked!
If your land is not too big or you just want to protect part of it (your vegetable garden for example), you can install chicken wire. You can put some under your shed as well. It's really cheap and skunks won't be able to cross it. If you know where the skunk's hiding place is, block its access with this fence. When she sees that she can no longer return there, she will move elsewhere.
Are you familiar with moth balls? Do you know that it is also a good repellent against skunks? The results are sometimes uneven but it is definitely worth a try. Don't forget to renew them after a rain shower because they are less effective when wet.
When you have a garden with fruit trees, there are always fruits that fall to the ground because of the wind or because they are too ripe. For skunks and other rodents, it's a real feast! To prevent them from inviting themselves, you must regularly pick up fruits, nuts and other seeds that have fallen on the ground. If there is no food around, skunks are less likely to settle there.
It's a bit the same principle with the leaves. When they fall, you pick them up to make a pile. But this is not enough. Because this pile of leaves is full of small insects that skunks love to eat. Another great opportunity for skunks to pass through your garden. So, it is better to empty these sheets at the recycling center.
Skunks, like all rodents, are stealthy. They prefer the dark. A motion sensor light is really effective in deterring them from coming to make their home in your home.
If you have an automatic sprinkler, run it at night. You will kill several birds with one stone. First you water your lawn. Then you save water since it will not evaporate. Finally, the skunks will not like this night shower. They will eventually realize that they are not welcome.
Has your pet had the bad idea to come across a skunk? The skunk may have sprayed it with a foul-smelling liquid to defend itself.
To rid your dog or cat of this stench, there is a miracle recipe. Just mix 1 liter of hydrogen peroxide (3% hydrogen peroxide), 60g of baking soda and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of liquid dish soap.
Wash your doggie or kitty with this anti-skunk odor shampoo and rinse with plenty of water.
