The Gilbert skunks that you encounter in the zoo will be a lot pleasant than the skunks that are infesting your yard. Aside from their spray that may cause temporary blindness, they can make our garden look unsightly. They can also knock over the trash bin and attack our chicken coop. These reasons alone would be enough to evict them from your property.

Reasons Why Ammonia and Mothball Will Not Be Effective against Skunk Infestation

Homeowners prefer a solution that is not complex and will not require any special skills. This is why they often choose the Arizona commercially-available repellents. Two of the most popular repellents would be mothballs and ammonia. However, we are afraid that these may not be effective in getting rid of the skunk. Here's why.

Using Mothballs

Using mothball is violating the federal Law. The Gilbert law clearly states that you should only use this in an enclosed container. The strong stench that they will release will not be enough to discourage the creature from entering their den. In addition, you are exposing yourself and your family members on the dangers of mothballs. The mothballs contain an active ingredient known as naphthalene. This is a type1 carcinogenic compound. Breathing the fumes of this compound will increase your chance of contracting the cancer disease. The latest type of mothballs contains paradichlorobenzene that is also a class1 carcinogenic compound. 

Aside from that, the mothballs will appear like a candy that your Arizona pet or kids can ingest. Your kid will immediately go into seizure once they accidentally ingested it. The content of the mothballs will only be enough to deter the activity of moths and roaches and not the wildlife creatures such as skunk.

Ammonia

Some Arizona people will think that since the ammonia will resemble the urine of the predator, this will be effective to scare the skunk and encourage them to leave. However, there are also different problem in using ammonia. Skunks are crafty creatures and there are different ways on how they can avoid the scent. In case they've noticed that there are no predators present in your yard then they will not leave your property. The scent of the ammonia will dissipate fast when in the outdoor environment. Numerous applications are needed but even then, there is no guarantee that it will work.

Better Option

A better alternative is to hire the service of the Arizona skunk removal expert. They have humane solution that carries no risks and will not be detrimental on the health and safety of the homeowners. They are also well-familiar on the existing laws and they carry the necessary permit that allows them to remove the creature within legal bounds. They have a range of equipment that enables them to extract the creature safely. They also have a selection of services that can ensure that the infestation will not occur in the near future.

Skunk infestation is a serious problem that can be expensive if not addressed immediately. Invest your Gilbert money on a solution that will provide you with a desirable result.