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This page provides a lot of information on skunks and their control. The photo, at left, shows why it is a bad idea to feed your pets outdoors. Scientific Name
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Description: Young skunks are weaned at six to seven weeks.Photo Credits: Edward D. Kellems Biology
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Rescuing Skunks Trapped in Window WellsPlease note all of these techniques carry risks.
Option 2. Carefully place a 7x7x24 covered and baited box-trap into the well. Bait with tuna or chicken. Once skunk is caught, he can be released on site (around dusk) after the window well has been covered. Option 3. (professionals only) Use cat grasping tongs to grab hold of skunk and rescue him from the window well. Repellents
TrappingTrapping is very effective. There are specially manufactured box traps designed to reduce the risk of being sprayed by skunks.
Cage traps can be covered as the traps below.
Shooting
Toxicants
DiseasesSkunks suffer from a number of diseases including
General Skunk InformationHow to Release Unwanted Skunks From Cage Traps Striped Skunks (Mephitis mephitis)--Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Deodorizing Skunk OdorOzone Generator Information--EPA Explains why Ozone Generators may be harmful. History of Skunk Defensive Secretion Research--Chemical Educator Magazine
Removing Skunk Odor--
University PublicationsRemoving Skunk
Odor-- Coping with Skunks--Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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