http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ How To Get Rid of Things: Forums Tag: Skunk removal/keep away en Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:45:50 +0000 http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/skunk-in-yard-i-dont-want-him-there#post-364 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:13:04 +0000 samoya22 364@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>I wouldn't try to make this one your pet. ;-)<br /> Getagrip's advice is about as good as you'll get regarding your situation. You may want to try some of those sprinklers that are triggered by movement. I think they market them as a way to get rid of cats. Lights, noise, plugging holes in fences. These are all recommendations I would also make.</p> <p>Good luck, and keep us posted on what you did and how it worked. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/skunk-in-yard-i-dont-want-him-there#post-359 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:01:15 +0000 getagrip 359@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Sounds like he's just cutting through your yard to get to the neighborhood. Dealing with a skunk is like dealing with a teenager. Gently nudge them in a different direction but have them think it was thier idea. You may consider sealing the gap under your fence, using repellant, or making the area unattractive with lights and noise. Remember skunks are very intellegent and fearless but also easy going and actually make good pets. They're not interested in your garbage. They like insects grasshoppers mice and a small bird now and then for Sunday dinner. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/skunk-in-yard-i-dont-want-him-there#post-357 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:05:15 +0000 painter3 357@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Are skunks really capable to getting into trash cans? I have skunk that comes under my back fence at dusk and travels through my yard near my garbage cans and then out to the neighborhood. My cans do not have covers and are not tipped over, this skunk is getting bolder by the week and i feel trapped in my home at night, not being able to enjoy my patio for fear the skunk will appear. The skunk hears us in the house with the door being open and the screen door in place -- we sit and watch tv and see him stroll by. Any suggestions? </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/getting-rid-of-skunks#post-253 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:01:06 +0000 getagrip 253@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>OK the cats are telling the skunks it's thier turf. The skunks don't get it. They think..YO..food for everyone. Ok ..So feed the skunks away from the house. 3 feet tomorrow..6 feet next day..9 feet nextday..until they're in the woods again. Your Dominate cat just told you" Hey..Skunks can't jump!!" but you didn't hear him. So if you can set the door HIGHER..(3 feet or more). Cats rule. But let me get a second opinion..Samaoya22? Whats your take on this one? </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/getting-rid-of-skunks#post-252 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:24:40 +0000 DrumminMan 252@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Hi. I have a very particular situation regarding skunks. I live in the hills in Southern California, and there are plenty of critters around the property, including skunks. It's just the way it is, and I have no problem with their being here and little fear of getting sprayed. They are so used to people that they rarely freak out enough to spray. </p> <p>However, some of the skunks are small enough to fit through my cat door (I have two indoor/outdoor cats), and sometimes they come in to eat my cat's food. I travel frequently, and the problem usually worsens when I'm gone and there is little activity around the house.</p> <p>I wouldn't mind feeding the skunks in addition to my cats, but I've recently switched to an extremely expensive dry food, and this problem is now costing me a fortune. Plus, when there is increased skunk presence, my mail cat tends to spray more, not a pleasant situation at all.</p> <p>Do you have any suggestions as to how I can deter the skunks from coming in the cat door, but still keep it friendly for the cats?</p> <p>Any advice would be highly appreciated. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/getting-rid-of-skunks#post-245 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:13:55 +0000 getagrip 245@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>Consider this..the skunks are there for a reason. Not that they like Rich so much. It must be a garden or dropped vegetation or a lot of insects to eat. Remove these things. If that fails remember that skunks are highly intellegent and make excellent pets. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/getting-rid-of-skunks#post-32 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:14:51 +0000 samoya22 32@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>That's a good question, rich. Let me do some research when I get back from Chicago and I'll let you know what I come up with. Until then, I'm open to hearing suggestions from some of our readers. Does anyone have a method for preventing skunks from chewing up lawns that might help Rich?</p> <p>By the way, Rich, where are you from? Your geographic location (ie. urban, suburban, rural) might help others figure out how to get rid of your skunk problem. </p> http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/topic/getting-rid-of-skunks#post-31 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:18:10 +0000 rich 31@http://www.getridofthings.com/forums/ <p>anyone know of any deterants to skunks chewing up my lawn. </p>