Skunk repellents

Many folks swear by this or that for repelling skunks, but there seems to be little that delivers consistent results across the board. Here’s a list of the most effective skunk repellents that we’ve been able to dig up.

Bright light - Skunks are nocturnal and prefer to stay hidden, flooding an...

Skunk repellents

Many folks swear by this or that for repelling skunks, but there seems to be little that delivers consistent results across the board. Here’s a list of the most effective skunk repellents that we’ve been able to dig up.

Bright light - Skunks are nocturnal and prefer to stay hidden, flooding an area with light can be an effective deterrent. Use flood lights in combination with motion sensors.

Automated sprinklers - Contech manufactures a device called ‘The Scarecrow‘ which is essentially a sprinkler attached to a motion sensor that will spray any animals that wander into your yard.

Spicy pepper solutions - Pepper sprays are reported to work well but must be reapplied every few days to remain effective.

Commercial repellents - There are many available types, people have also reported success with commercial dog and cat repellents.