Skunks are known for their ability to excrete a strong, foul-smelling odour. They get into residential areas for food, water and shelter. Contact of skunks can lead to rabies. Thus it is important to get rid of this smelly creature. This article few home remedies to get rid of skunks, skunk smell or odour.

Remedies to keep skunks away:

• Skunks feed on food remnants and garbage. Do not leave the pet food outside as this can invite skunk to your home. Ensure that trash and garbage cans have tight-fitting lids.
• To protect your garden from skunks, spray hot pepper and water on fruits and vegetables. This effectively deters skunks and other invaders.
• Remove large woodpiles and cover all ditches and holes. This prevents skunks to make a den under them.
• If skunk comes in home, flood the area with light. They are nocturnal and prefer to stay in dark. This makes skunk leave the place immediately.
• Erect barriers and enclose the area with 3 foot high mesh fencing with chicken wire. As skunks don’t dare to climb, this helps them keep away.
• If a skunk has made den, sprinkle a light layer of flour, chalk or other white powder around the den when it is out. Wait until nightfall. The skunk won’t step in and then close the den immediately.

Home Remedies for getting rid of Skunks
When threatened, skunks may spray the odorous liquid on people, pets and things in home. Some of the home remedies to get rid of skunk smell or odour are:

• When your pet is a victim of skunk odour take the following ingredients: 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of liquid soap and mix thoroughly. Apply this immediately and rinse the pet off with warm tap water. Your pet will smell fresh.
• To get rid of skunk odour on ground or any part of house, first remove the source of odour and ventilate the area with fresh air. Wash with water and apply deodorizers to the source. You can also use air fresheners to mask the odour.
• When fabrics are attacked by the foul smell use laundry detergent to remove the odour. Any cleaning fluid or household chlorine bleach can be helpful in removing the odour.
• Change the air filter and clean the air conditioner after cleaning the odour spot because they become contaminated with skunk odour and continue to disperse smell. So cleaning them or replacing them can help in removing the odour completely.