Sorry for bringing up such a stinky topic!

It's been an on going problem during the summers but seems to be
getting worse each summer.

It started a few weeks ago this summer. Skunk smell will make its way
into my house on average once or twice a week, always late at night
around midnight or so.

I haven't a clue how far away the skunks are from my house.
I live in a subdivision with 3/4 acre lots and there's a wooded area
pretty close by with all different kinds of animal form there.

In a matter of minutes the smell will seep through my entire house.

Any tips you can offer to minimize this would be appreciated.

I don't keep any food spoils outside nor have a compost.
I do have a very small strawberry patch that is covered with net.

TIA

RepairNovice wrote:

Sorry for bringing up such a stinky topic!

It's been an on going problem during the summers but seems to be
getting worse each summer.

It started a few weeks ago this summer. Skunk smell will make its way
into my house on average once or twice a week, always late at night
around midnight or so.

I haven't a clue how far away the skunks are from my house.
I live in a subdivision with 3/4 acre lots and there's a wooded area
pretty close by with all different kinds of animal form there.

In a matter of minutes the smell will seep through my entire house.

Any tips you can offer to minimize this would be appreciated.

I don't keep any food spoils outside nor have a compost.
I do have a very small strawberry patch that is covered with net.

TIA



Close windows or move to the city.

"Claude Hopper" wrote in message
...
RepairNovice wrote:
Sorry for bringing up such a stinky topic!

It's been an on going problem during the summers but seems to be
getting worse each summer.

It started a few weeks ago this summer. Skunk smell will make its way
into my house on average once or twice a week, always late at night
around midnight or so.

I haven't a clue how far away the skunks are from my house.
I live in a subdivision with 3/4 acre lots and there's a wooded area
pretty close by with all different kinds of animal form there.

In a matter of minutes the smell will seep through my entire house.

Any tips you can offer to minimize this would be appreciated.

I don't keep any food spoils outside nor have a compost.
I do have a very small strawberry patch that is covered with net.

TIA

Call an exterminator and get rid of the skunks.

Febreeze, and Nature's Deodorizer helped us. I think that's the name.
Available at big box stores in the cleaning sections, pet sections, and RV
sections. Made to take out bad smells. Takes a lot, and only works until
the next skunk shows up.

In a neighborhood north of mine, a few years ago they had a skunk problem.
One man went out and shot 28 of them, and they haven't reoccurred in any big
numbers since. Still the lone one now and then. If you live in a skunk
area, it's like living with squirrels or coyotes or you name it. They been
there millions of years and aren't going anywhere.

Steve

On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:47:05 -0400, Norminn
wrote:

Close windows or move to the city.


Hmmm.. I already do have the windows closed.
When I start to catch the first whiff I close the air circulator that
brings in outside air. That definitely helps, but the house still
smells for quite a while.

I need to update the frequency. It's more like three or more times a
weeks now.

From what I've read, skunks won't emit their scent unless they feel
threatened.

What would be causing the skunks to be doing this at 11:00 pm or
midnight?
I mean my neighbourhood is absolutely quiet at that time.

What would be causing the skunks to be doing this at 11:00 pm or
midnight?
I mean my neighbourhood is absolutely quiet at that time.

Dogs taking an evening stroll, while the skunks are raiding the garbage
cans.

On Jul 7, 9:10*pm, RepairNovice wrote:
Sorry for bringing up such a stinky topic!

It's been an on going problem during the summers but seems to be
getting worse each summer.

It started a few weeks ago this summer. Skunk smell will make its way
into my house on average once or twice a week, always late at night
around midnight or so.

I haven't a clue how far away the skunks are from my house.
I live in a subdivision with 3/4 acre lots and there's a wooded area
pretty close by with all different kinds of animal form there.

In a matter of minutes the smell will seep through my entire house.

Any tips you can offer to minimize this would be appreciated.

I don't keep any food spoils outside nor have a compost.
I do have a very small strawberry *patch that is covered with net.

*TIA

Its scenting, try pouring a galon of amonia and bleach around the
stinky areas

On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 01:09:47 +0000 (UTC), Bert Byfield
wrote:

What would be causing the skunks to be doing this at 11:00 pm or
midnight?
I mean my neighbourhood is absolutely quiet at that time.

Dogs taking an evening stroll, while the skunks are raiding the garbage
cans.


Yes I realize that this can often be the case.

But in my situation, where I live, garbage cans are only put out once
a week and the smell is occurring 3, 4 or 5 times a week.

Also, dogs don't take strolls by themselves where I live, and the dog
walking ends around 9 pm in general.

On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 22:07:46 -0700 (PDT), ransley
wrote:

Its scenting, try pouring a galon of amonia and bleach around the
stinky areas


Let me get this straight.

I have skunk scent entering my house and you want me to pour ammonia
and bleach around my 'stinky areas'?

So I pour the stuff all over my house correct?

Now what do I do to get rid of the ammonia and bleach smell?

On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:53:49 -0400, RepairNovice
wrote:

On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 01:09:47 +0000 (UTC), Bert Byfield
wrote:

What would be causing the skunks to be doing this at 11:00 pm or
midnight?
I mean my neighbourhood is absolutely quiet at that time.

Dogs taking an evening stroll, while the skunks are raiding the garbage
cans.


Yes I realize that this can often be the case.

But in my situation, where I live, garbage cans are only put out once
a week and the smell is occurring 3, 4 or 5 times a week.

Also, dogs don't take strolls by themselves where I live, and the dog
walking ends around 9 pm in general.

A big horned owl; around midnight, picks up a baby skunk and the baby
sprays as they fly by your windows. Or another animal that eat skunks
cause fear and panic in the animals. The population will go up and
down in due time.

Just a guess you are in Germany and are not allowed to shoot them,
late at night.

On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:30:23 -0700, Oren wrote:
...
A big horned owl; around midnight, picks up a baby skunk and the baby
sprays as they fly by your windows. Or another animal that eat skunks
cause fear and panic in the animals. The population will go up and
down in due time.

Well it sounds like a bit of a stretch, but you never know.


Just a guess you are in Germany and are not allowed to shoot them,
late at night.

I'm far from Germany actually. I'm in Canada, and I don't believe I'm
allowed to shoot them where I live, not that I would if I were
allowed.

RepairNovice wrote:

Just a guess you are in Germany and are not allowed to shoot them,
late at night.

I'm far from Germany actually. I'm in Canada, and I don't believe I'm
allowed to shoot them where I live, not that I would if I were
allowed.

Because you love skunks or hate guns?

Just checking...

On Jul 9, 2:56*pm, RepairNovice wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 22:07:46 -0700 (PDT), ransley

wrote:

Its *scenting, try pouring a galon of amonia and bleach around the
stinky areas

*Let me get this straight.

I have skunk scent entering my house and you want me to pour ammonia
and bleach around my 'stinky areas'?

So I pour the stuff all over my house correct?

Now what do I do to get rid of the ammonia and bleach smell?

No you pour it where you think they walk, i did it, it worked for a
month. They attract mates by spray. You will only smell it a day.

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:27:59 -0700 (PDT), ransley
wrote:


Its *scenting, try pouring a galon of amonia and bleach around the
stinky areas

*Let me get this straight.

I have skunk scent entering my house and you want me to pour ammonia
and bleach around my 'stinky areas'?

So I pour the stuff all over my house correct?

Now what do I do to get rid of the ammonia and bleach smell?

No you pour it where you think they walk, i did it, it worked for a
month. They attract mates by spray. You will only smell it a day.


Hey Mark,

First off, I haven't a clue where they walk.

The 'stinky areas' are in my house and I know for a fact they don't
walk there!

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:58:04 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:

I'm far from Germany actually. I'm in Canada, and I don't believe I'm
allowed to shoot them where I live, not that I would if I were
allowed.

Because you love skunks or hate guns?

Just checking...


Well I don't love skunks that's for sure, but I wouldn't go to the
extent of shooting them if I had a gun.

There are very few animals that I would kill, mosquitos being one of
them.

I'm pretty sure I will never own a gun in my life.
I have no need for one.

RepairNovice wrote:
....
... They attract mates by spray. ...

I think that isn't so at all...

I'm pretty sure it's a defense mechanism only.

--

"dpb" wrote in message ...
RepairNovice wrote:
...
... They attract mates by spray. ...

I think that isn't so at all...

I'm pretty sure it's a defense mechanism only.

--

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.ed..._mephitis.html

Striped skunks use scent marking to communicate presence and reproductive
state to other skunks. They also communicate visually, by raising their fur
and changing posture. Skunks have a good sense of hearing, but their vision
is poor. They are mostly silent, but do make a variety of sounds such as
churring, hisses, and screams.

charlie wrote:
"dpb" wrote in message ...
RepairNovice wrote:
...
... They attract mates by spray. ...
I think that isn't so at all...

....

Striped skunks use scent marking to communicate presence and reproductive
state to other skunks. ...

But I think that's different than the full-bore odor...

--

dpb wrote:
charlie wrote:
"dpb" wrote in message ...
RepairNovice wrote:
...
... They attract mates by spray. ...
I think that isn't so at all...

...

Striped skunks use scent marking to communicate presence and
reproductive state to other skunks. ...

But I think that's different than the full-bore odor...

(Which is what I'm thinking it would take for OP to have such a problem
inside which is why I was commenting that I don't think that's the
problem he's having...)

--

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:28:28 -0400, RepairNovice
wrote:

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:27:59 -0700 (PDT), ransley
wrote:


Its *scenting, try pouring a galon of amonia and bleach around the
stinky areas

*Let me get this straight.

I have skunk scent entering my house and you want me to pour ammonia
and bleach around my 'stinky areas'?

So I pour the stuff all over my house correct?

Now what do I do to get rid of the ammonia and bleach smell?

No you pour it where you think they walk, i did it, it worked for a
month. They attract mates by spray. You will only smell it a day.


Hey Mark,

First off, I haven't a clue where they walk.

First OFF, don't mix ammonia and bleach together. It causes the Maid
to faint or nearly die.

I'm guess Mark means one product or the other, but certainly not both
mixed.


The 'stinky areas' are in my house and I know for a fact they don't
walk there!

Spray the lawn or something, make yourself happy, but don't mix the
above together.

On Jul 10, 12:32*pm, RepairNovice wrote:


I'm pretty sure I will never own a gun in my life.
I have no need for one.

Until now.

RepairNovice wrote:

Sorry for bringing up such a stinky topic!

It's been an on going problem during the summers but seems to be
getting worse each summer.

It started a few weeks ago this summer. Skunk smell will make its way
into my house on average once or twice a week, always late at night
around midnight or so.

I haven't a clue how far away the skunks are from my house.
I live in a subdivision with 3/4 acre lots and there's a wooded area
pretty close by with all different kinds of animal form there.

In a matter of minutes the smell will seep through my entire house.

Any tips you can offer to minimize this would be appreciated.

I don't keep any food spoils outside nor have a compost.
I do have a very small strawberry patch that is covered with net.

TIA



I once lived next to a large, open field. Skunks would wander by on
warm, humid, still
evenings in summer. The odor was never terribly strong or long-lasting,
so not a bother.

A fence might cause them to change their path, if you know where they go
and how close
they are. They never bothered me, and I never saw them. When I lived
in a home with
motion lights in yard, raccoons and possum would activate the light -
never saw a skunk
there. Perhaps what you have is an occasional skunk encountering other
wild animals.
Coyote or foxes around?

I live in the city and miss the critters I used to meet - possum and
raccoons would come
over to my Florida room late at night, stand up on hind legs to peer in
at me ) Something
strange about the possums is that I could always hear them before the
light came on and
they sounded like humans walking through the grass.

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:37:28 -0400, Norminn
wrote:

Perhaps what you have is an occasional skunk encountering other
wild animals.
Coyote or foxes around?

Mountain lions or bob-cats?

Horned owls?

I get it, freeway road kill, adjacent to the OP's property. Stinks to
high heaven.