Yes, spent coffee grounds can actually repel skunks! Similar to how coffee grounds repel deer, the bitter scent of coffee grounds may inform skunks that humans are nearby and thus, keep them away from your property.

So if you want to know how to get rid of skunks effectively and humanely, read on!

1. Install a motion detection sprinkler.
2. Install an ultrasonic skunk repellent.
3. Sprinkle skunk repellent granules around the yard.
4. Build a (electric) fence around your property.
5. Install night lights in your yard.
6. Remove ALL food sources.

Vinegar. If you or your pet come into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, the odor will most certainly linger in your home for quite some time To get rid of it, boil vinegar in a pan. Your house will smell like vinegar for a while, but once that dissipates, so will the skunk odor.

One easy solution is to make a homemade pepper spray (boil one yellow onion, a jalapeno pepper, and a tablespoon of cayenne in two quarts of water, then strain) and spray it around the areas you want the skunk to stay away from.

A bright light or a motion sensor flood light will scare skunks away. Most animals, including skunks, dislike the smell of citrus fruits. Place orange or lemon peels around the yard as a natural skunk repellent. Predator urine (dogs, coyotes) can be used to repel a skunk.

Bleach also removes skunk odor, but don’t use it on dogs — just on porches, lawn furniture and other things skunks might spray. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes over time.

To repel Skunks or get them to move from under a building, soak a rag with old fashioned Pine Sol cleaner and stuff it down their burrow or soak a boundary line you don’t want them to cross. You can also staple rolled up towels under your deck and soak them with Pine Sol.

Skunks typically have a single litter of four to six babies in May-June; skunks den in old woodchuck burrows, hollow logs, wood or rock piles, or under buildings and stone walls. The young remain in the den for about eight weeks.

All-Natural Rodent Repellent Spray – This natural repellent made with peppermint oil will leave skunks wondering what happened to their coveted trash area or home under your deck or crawl space. Peppermint oil is a natural deterrent that changes animal behavior around your property.

It may seem ironic, but skunks hate certain odors (as if they have room to judge). Citrus, ammonia, mothballs and predator urine (dog, coyote, etc) are three smells that can scare off skunks. If you use mothballs or ammonia-soaked cotton balls, be sure to keep them far away from children.

Human urine will repel skunks. Skunks are naturally timid creatures, and by smelling human urine, they will be aware that a predator is in the area and stay away from that location. The smell of urine will dissipate anywhere from a few hours to 24 hours, so it must be frequently applied to be effective.

“Fill up the sink with hot water & a cap full of your favorite Pine Sol floor cleaner. Add 2 tbsp of vinegar & use to clean any type of floor. I use this method on my hardwood floors to get a clean, smooth & shiny surface!”

Use Live Traps. Live skunk traps are the best way to get rid of skunks.Unless they’ve been trapped before, skunks are pretty easy to capture. Ideally you want to place the traps near skunk dens or near their commonly traveled routes. Bacon, fish, cat food, peanut butter – anything fatty and/or stinky will work for bait.

It may seem ironic, but skunks hate certain odors (as if they have room to judge). Citrus, ammonia, mothballs and predator urine (dog, coyote, etc) are three smells that can scare off skunks. If you use mothballs or ammonia-soaked cotton balls, be sure to keep them far away from children.

Many home remedies call for moth balls or ammonia as a means to repel skunks. While skunks do have a sensitive sense of smell, these methods are not very effective. In addition, ammonia may be washed away by rain and must be reapplied frequently.

If you want home remedies to keep skunks away, start with your garbage disposal. Like raccoons and other stray animals, skunks can survive on garbage alone. So it’s important to keep your trash cans properly sealed. If possible, store your trash bins in a shed or in your garage at night to deter skunks.