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diamndsnjns Crosby, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 26, 2006

I'm not really sure there is a forum for this, and it said the "search" was disabled. I thought maybe in "General Discussion", SOMEBODY might know what will work. We have obviously got a skunk who has decided to make the underside of our home his. We've about decided he's at our bedroom end of the house (under the bathroom) and obviously the toilet flushing, or the A/C unit coming on scares him pretty good. My dad said throwing moth balls under there may get him out.....just wondering has anybody had this problem and if so, what seemed to take care of it????

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MiniSchnuz New Iberia, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 26, 2006

Sorry no help here.... try moth balls!

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2006

Ooooo, gotta be quite a trouble-some lil matter for ya .. for sure!

Yep, try the moth balls .. but, remember ..

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If the animal is currently in the hole: make it difficult - but not impossible, for it to leave. A dead animal trapped can be worse than a live one. Once it is out be sure to seal the door.
Start with mild repellents like ammonia soaked rags and if that does not keep them away try one of the commercially available repellents that contain the scent of predators.

Here's a web site, that may lend some aid > http://www.humboldt.edu/~wfw2/livingwskunks.html
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How to discourage skunks from living under you house or deck. I have received many enquiries on how to get rid of skunks that are living under a deck or house. The easiest way is to put a light under the house or deck after the skunks have left for the night. When the skunks return before dawn they will be repelled by the light and will find another area to sleep.

Will be wishing you a quick and triumphant outcome .. and, a not TOO eventful confrontation and lingering 'memory'.

- Magpye

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diamndsnjns Crosby, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 27, 2006

Well, at this point, you can't smell the skunk.....but the scent of moth balls is definitely in the air....LOL....My hubby said he will try the light when he comes home from work, wish us luck....WE NEED IT....LOL! Thanks for the info Magpye

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Oct 27, 2006

Certainly will be hopin' the best, for you guys ..

- Magpye

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