Skunks have long been a nuisance to man, spraying their property, spraying their animals, and even spraying man himself. However, skunks only spray in self-defense. So how can you make sure to keep yourself and your family from aggravating a skunk to the point of it spraying you?
The first thing that you can do is to make sure that your garbage is not out in the open on the street. By making sure that your garbage is sealed up tight and clean at all times, it will reduce the chances of the skunk being able to get into the garbage can in the first place and then wreaking havoc. The next thing that you can do is to buy a special trap made specifically for trapping skunks. With these traps, you can chop them humanely and then relocate them without harm to yourself or to the animal.
the next thing that you can do is call Pest Control. Pest Control will humanely remove skunks, and will not kill them unless absolutely necessary. Skunks again only spray and self-defense so as long as you do nothing to instigate a confrontation. The skunk should not spray you as long as you keep your distance and remain calm.
