Skunks in my yard! What to do

rharris · 06-29-2012, 09:05 PM

They are all over the place.They are not dangerous except for the stank of course.They will not generally spray unless they are seriously threatened.They are mostly nocturnal.They love cat and dog food,and people who feed cats and dogs outside inadvertantly call them in. They will also help themselves to garbage left where they can get into it. They like the worms and grubs that live on most peoples lawns.Most of the time they are all around us and we never even know that they are there. They can carry rabies (as can any mammal) although it is rare. Be careful walking your dog without a leash. If you encounter one,move slowly away and they will usually not bother you. The smell is super nasty if spayed at close range. If the dog gets sprayed,ther are commercially available products that can remove the smell. (Skunk-off)etc. Or the following recipe is very effective
1 quart hydogen peroxide (3%)
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent.
Do not get mixture in animals eyes, Mix and apply mixture in a bucket and apply outside.Rinse with water and repeat.

06-29-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Skunks in my yard! What to do They are all over the place.They are not dangerous except for the stank of course.They will not generally spray unless they are seriously threatened.They are mostly nocturnal.They love cat and dog food,and people who feed cats and dogs outside inadvertantly call them in. They will also help themselves to garbage left where they can get into it. They like the worms and grubs that live on most peoples lawns.Most of the time they are all around us and we never even know that they are there. They can carry rabies (as can any mammal) although it is rare. Be careful walking your dog without a leash. If you encounter one,move slowly away and they will usually not bother you. The smell is super nasty if spayed at close range. If the dog gets sprayed,ther are commercially available products that can remove the smell. (Skunk-off)etc. Or the following recipe is very effective 1 quart hydogen peroxide (3%) 1/4 cup baking soda 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent. Do not get mixture in animals eyes, Mix and apply mixture in a bucket and apply outside.Rinse with water and repeat.