Skunks are critters that scare many people. You can be sure that one tiny skunk can clear an entire yard in short order if they so choose. The first thing you will want to do if you find a skunk on your property is to call in Animal control in Reynoldsburg to perform Skunk removal for you. There are however, quite a few myths surrounding skunks as well. Read on for a few of the myths that need to be dispelled.
Skunks Only Come Out at Night
Many people believe that skunks only come out to roam at night. This is not true and animal control has been called in many times during the day to remove a skunk from someone’s property. It also is not true that a skunk that is seen during the day has rabies; it is possible for any skunk to have rabies, so it is best if you don’t try to catch one and have it claw or bite you.
Skunks will Spray if You get to Close
The truth is that skunks very rarely ever spray people. When they do spray, it is because they are going on the defensive and feel threatened. Skunks do not just walk up into people’s yards and spray them for the fun of it. A skunk usually only sprays if they are alarmed and feel that they must protect themselves. If you want to avoid being sprayed by a skunk you should make sure not to make loud noises, wave your arms or try to make yourself look bigger than you actually are.
Tomato Juice will get rid of the Smell
This is one of the biggest myths there is surrounding skunks. The only thing that the tomato juice does is make you smell like tomato juice. The smell of a skunk has to wear off.
These are just a few of the myth surrounding skunks that you might want to think about the next time you run into one. Remember to call in Animal control in Reynoldsburg to take care of the skunk if you don’t want to smell like one for a few weeks to come.
For more details, Contact The Wildlife Control Company, Inc.
