There are commercial products made to repel skunks. Depending on the location, you could also get an electronic repellent such as a motion sensor that connects to a water sprinkler which would help to keep those stinky creatures away. Check on the internet for these products. Havahart is one company that has been in business since the 1940's that offer remedies for various pests.
Boiling 6 cups of water with 5 pieces cayenne pepper, ground, one large whole yellow onion and 5 pieces jalapeno pepper for 20 minutes will produce a concoction that you can spray along the perimeter of your house several times a week.
Hi Rosemary, you can sprinkle citrus peels to keep them away from specific areas.
Rags dipped in ammonia is one way.
Hi Rosemary. I'm Cindy. Pepper sprays are effective to deter skunks. Spray pepper spray on trees and in your yard to keep skunks away.
There are commercial products made to repel skunks. Depending on the location, you could also get an electronic repellent such as a motion sensor that connects to a water sprinkler which would help to keep those stinky creatures away. Check on the internet for these products. Havahart is one company that has been in business since the 1940's that offer remedies for various pests.
Supposedly they hate moth balls. They also like grubs under newly laid sod so getting rid of the grubs would be a first step.
Boiling 6 cups of water with 5 pieces cayenne pepper, ground, one large whole yellow onion and 5 pieces jalapeno pepper for 20 minutes will produce a concoction that you can spray along the perimeter of your house several times a week.