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June 2, 2010
Learn to Love (Okay, at Least Like) Skunks
Skunk
Few gardening nightmares rank worse than falling victim to a skunk. Maybe the two of you have a particularly fragrant confrontation—or maybe you catch the black and white bandit making off with your prized veggies.

As summer begins and baby skunks are born, you may notice more of these critters wandering around. But don't fret. The Humane Society characterizes skunks as gentle, laid-back creatures, despite their unfavorable rep. In fact, they can even help out in the garden by eating pests like mice, roaches, and beetles.

Make peace by simply giving skunks some space. Heeding their early warning signs, which include stamping feet and erect tails, will spare you a spray. But if Fido suddenly sports a new eau de parfum, mix 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide with ¼ cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Wipe, rinse, and shampoo.

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