There is nothing more ruinous than a skunk invading your property. Besides the obnoxious smell and the possibility of getting sprayed, they may also damage your home by chewing wires, scaring pets and eating plants. Just because skunks are cute and furry does not mean you should let them around your garden. It is important to remove them as soon as possible. If you are looking for effective ways to repel skunks away from your home forever, here are tips to get rid of skunks successfully, naturally and safely.

Natural Skunk Repellent

Garlic

If you’ve got a skunk problem, garlic is a natural way to repel them. Skunks are repelled by strong scents and aromas, so they will stay away from your property if you have garlic planted near them.

You can use both powdered or salt-free forms of garlic that are sold in grocery stores and other places where garden supplies are sold. The fresher form of this herb works best for skunk repellent because it has more pungent oils in it than the dried version does.

The best place to plant this herb is near areas where you see or suspect that you might be attracting skunks: near flower beds, compost piles or even just in general throughout your yard (or neighborhood).

Ammonia

Ammonia is a common household product and can be found in many different forms. You can use a strong, full strength solution of ammonia to ward off skunks.

If you use this method, be sure to wear gloves and apply the ammonia outside. Always keep plenty of fresh water on hand in case you accidentally get some on yourself or someone else!

Spray the solution directly onto the skunk once its tail has been out for a while (this will help dislodge it). Then, spray some around where you think they might have holed up during their tail display (if possible).

Vinegar

Vinegar is a great natural skunk repellent. It can be used to remove the smell of a skunk in your yard, or you can use it to prevent future encounters by spraying it around your yard and on your dog’s fur. Vinegar has been shown to be effective at removing the odor of skunks, but it may take several applications over time.

• Fill one spray bottle with white vinegar and another with water and mix them together until they are thoroughly combined.
• Spray this mixture on any areas where you have seen skunks hanging out or spraying before going outside in the morning or evening (when they are active). You can also spray this mixture onto your dog’s fur before taking him out for walks as well as after he comes back from playing outside during these times too! This will help keep him smelling fresh all day long even if he comes across some bad guys during his daily routine… no worries about being sprayed anymore!

Mothballs

Moth balls are toxic to pets and children, so you should use them in a heavy duty container with holes punched in the lid. Keep the container in your closet or somewhere away from where people will be. Moth balls are also toxic to cats and dogs, so keep them out of reach of animals as well.

Pepper spray

If you are sprayed by a skunk, you can wash it off with tomato juice.

These are natural skunk repellents

There are several natural repellents that may work for you. However, it’s important to know what will and won’t work. The following lists of natural repellents have been shown to be effective in the field:

• Citronella oil (use a few drops on cotton balls)
• Lemon juice and water solution (using 2 tablespoons per gallon)
• Peppermint essential oils (combined with citronella oil or lemon juice solution)
• Rosemary essential oils (combined with citronella oil or lemon juice solution)

These were found to be less effective than those in the above list, though they could still prove helpful: