Getting skunks out the right way

If you have that skunk that continues to run a riot in your yard or home you need to get it out. Skunks can often pose a serious problem for humans.



Introduction
There are many suggested methods to take care of a skunk. Some of them somewhat more harmful than others. However, the prime way to get that skunk out is to use the trapping and removal method. Those skunk repellent sprays and powders are usually ineffective. You can also try installing proper fences. These exclusion barriers can prevent them from getting under the porch or deck to nest. The information below provides wonderful suggestions about what you can do to get skunks out.

Getting rid of skunks the right way
The best technique to imply when looking to get rid of skunks is trapping and removal along with prevention using exclusion barriers. If a skunk resides beneath your porch, deck or anyway around your home you will need to trap it, remove it and relocate the animal. Your trap should be large one suited for a raccoon. Try once the skunk is caught to relocate no less than five miles away. To stop skunks from entering your yard or from nesting under your porch you need to take preventative measures. Construct a barrier that stops these and other animals from going under your porch again. It does not matter what the barrier is made from as long as it works.

Getting skunks out of the Garden
Your beautiful garden should never be a haven for skunks. But they often turn it in to their own condo with an adequate amount of food. Once skunks have access to your crops they will remain until everything is destroyed. Skunks eat just about everything. So as a result many people resort to using poison pellets. But we will not advocate the killing of these animals. The best way to prevent skunks from being in your garden is to create a barrier. This can be done by placing a barb wire around the edge of you your garden and compost pile if present. This stops the skunk from being able to get under the earth. Once again traps are the ideal method to get skunks out of your garden.

Getting skunks out of the yard
The removal of skunks from the yard is a major job particularly if you have a large area. This means there are several places where the skunk or skunks can be living. You must find out where they live first. If you see them running around then they disappear under a shed or a pile of wood that is the spot. You must be very careful when approaching a skunk’s den. Never go poking around. You may be attacked and we definitely do not want that. Using a trap is the perfect way to get the skunk out of your yard. You need to have it well camouflaged with leaves and sticks. Make sure you put bait like wet cat food or marshmallows inside. Once the skunk is inside the cage check to make sure that there are no young ones in the den. If present they too need to be trapped. Once this is completed. Take them a free miles away from your home and release them.

Getting a skunk out of the garage
If you have ever gone into your garage and have been struck with that terrible pungent skunk smell, I am sorry. A skunk in the garage can be a big headache. You may need to first make sure your garage door is function well. Do any necessary repairs to the walls if holes are present. Locate where the skunk lets to stay and you can probably place some citrus peel in this area. Skunks hate the smell of citrus and this is a wonderful natural repellent. You may need to set a trap in the area where it likes to settle. Catch it remove it, and relocate it to some legally accepted place far from your home.

Getting Skunks out of the Shed
A shed is the ideal place for a skunk to reside. It is usually quiet and is an excellent source of shelter. Skunks can have a happy home in a shed. Mating and multiplying like they bought the place. You need to get them out and you need to do so quickly. Many persons promote the use of lights. Skunks are nocturnal and are very sensitive to light. It is usually difficult to use this technique in a shed. You firstly need to get in to set-up and skunks are territorial they will defend this area because it is their home. Lights are great for keeping them away but in this instance they will not work. You can use corn starch or flour to sprinkle at their hole this allows you to track them at night and see where they go. When they leave block all holes use the chicken wire to create a barrier around the bottom of your shed.

Suggestions
Skunks are not as friendly as they may appear. They defensive odor spraying technique has caused many humans problems. Some individuals may have gotten anger and seek to kill these animals. This is not recommended. Seek to firstly trap, remove then relocate those annoying creatures. Those commercial repellents really do not work. The natural repellents like citrus peels are much better at keeping skunks away. Additionally lights can be used to stop skunks from terrorizing your garden.

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