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1. painter3 (Member)

   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?

   Posted 3 months ago #

2. getagrip (Member)

   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.

   Posted 3 months ago #

3. samoya22 (Jonathan)

   I wouldn't try to make this one your pet. ;-)
   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.

   Good luck, and keep us posted on what you did and how it worked.

   Posted 3 months ago #

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