Skunks are cute, medium-sized insectivores that are indigenous to the Americas. Their bushy tails and little faces make them look harmless, but skunks have a powerful spray that is strong enough to scare away bears. If you’ve smelt the spray before, you might not want to have skunks anywhere near your property. A single spray …
Dogs are amazing companions! They keep you happy, they keep you active, and most importantly, they keep you company. Dogs are four-legged explorers that go out on investigations on their own and sometimes curiosity gets the best of them! It often so happens that skunks may feel intimidated by their presence and in response might …
Whoever has the unfortunate time of standing eye to eye with a skunk must undergo a very strict regimen of bathing and keeping oneself clean. There are thousands of home remedies to get rid of the skunk smell, but this one stands out in that it uses tomato juice. Now, this method is a very …
Skunks are some of the few animals out there that use a spray for self-defence. It’s so powerful that it can be smelled from over 2km away. Skunks are also incredibly accurate with their aim. They can spray at a distance of 15ft, warding off coyotes, foxes, mountain lions, and even bears. If you’ve ever …
Wildlife is very difficult to stop. They come to your property because you invite them. Wild animals come to your property for varying reasons. Skunks come because their favourite food is grubs. If you have a lawn spotted with yellow and green and the yellow all seem to connect like a map then you have …
Skunks are excellent burrowers. They have very long thick and strong claws that can burrow through gravel and clay. They are a serious wildlife issue because of their spectacular weapon granted to them by the sometimes confusing process of evolution. Why they developed this ability, aside from having a defence against predators, is entirely unknown. …
Skunks are a general nuisance when on your property. They do not have the full destructive and climbing capabilities of a raccoon nor do they have oposeable paws. However, they are prone to accessing garbage containers that are not restricted and will often come to a property for mating or for giving birth. They will …
The Skunk is a very well evolved animal. They have a spectacular weapon that can give evolution a run for its money. Their spray is so powerful that the molecules still produce a profuse and violent occur even at eleven parts per million which a chemically microscopic amount. You can scrub and wash whatever was …
Skunks are a complex species. They are omnivorous in the winter but carnivores in the summer. Skunks are incredible diggers and have long claws that are hard and sharp. Their most common food is grubs which they eat on mass from spring to summer and even into the fall. They are a serious pest as …
The question you should be asking is why skunks are on your property at all. What are they coming for. Digging up a lawn is normal behaviour for them but why are they doing it? All wild animals are after three things. A home, food and water. That is all they need to survive. So …
