导读：臭鼬（Skunks）广泛分布在墨西哥以北、至加拿大南部，在整个全美都很常见。
提到臭鼬「Skunks」，首先想到的就是它释放出来的那股不可言喻的臭味。除了会释放含有硫化物的极臭气体外，臭鼬也是狂犬病和其他疾病的携带者。臭鼬广泛分布在墨西哥以北、至加拿大南部，在整个全美都很常见。
预防和驱除臭鼬的方法
清除可能吸引臭鼬的食物来源
- 臭鼬和浣熊等动物都爱翻垃圾，所以户外的垃圾桶一定要密封好。有专门的垃圾桶锁扣、防止动物乱翻。
Doggy Dare Trash CAN Lock - Large fits 45 Gallon Cans
- Large fits 45 gallon trash cans. TRASH CAN NOT INCLUDED
- Constructed from over 10' of durable shock cord
- Stainless Steel Hardware, Heavy Duty Plastic Locking Buckle
- 臭鼬是食腐动物。如果你家院里的树有坚果、浆果、山楂等果实，要经常打理这些树、清理掉下来的果子。
- 清除院子里成堆的灌木、木头或其他杂物，因为它们对臭鼬来说是不错的藏身之处甚至是食物来源。
- 不要在户外摆放喂食宠物用的碗。如果有喂鸟器要挂高一点。
- 臭鼬也会吃昆虫和幼虫，院子里定期除虫也有助于预防臭鼬。
清除可能吸引臭鼬的藏身之地
- 臭鼬喜欢在露台、门廊和其他隐蔽的地方安家。这些可能吸引臭鼬的空间要用石头、栅栏等封起来。
- 成堆的木材或建筑材料也可能成为臭鼬的藏身之处，这些材料应该储存在棚子或密封的垃圾箱里。
- 臭鼬还可能在茂密的灌木丛里栖息，因此灌木丛要及时修剪 。
安装户外感应灯
臭鼬喜欢夜间出行，会避开强光。在院子里安装感应灯有助于预防臭鼬。
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- Safe & eco-friendly: no chemical components threatens human's health, The passive infrared sensor (PIR) detects motion and triggers the ultrasonic speaker emitting a tone that people cannot hear but chases away Common outdoor pets.
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喷洒防臭鼬剂
- 喷防臭鼬剂方便省事，但缺点是需要经常喷洒，尤其是雨季。
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- STRONG REPELLER - This unique blend of ingredients causes mild irritation to animal's nasal passages. When an animal touches, tastes, or smells Repels-All Animal Repellent, it triggers the natural instinct to escape/avoid and the pest leaves.
- ANIMALS AFFECTED - Our granules repel species of squirrel, deer, rabbit, chipmunk, mouse, skunk, rat, beaver, raccoon, porcupine, bird, groundhog and more rodent species.
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- Repels raccoons, skunks, dogs, cats, squirrels, groundhogs, and chipmunks
- Uses oil of Black pepper, piperine, and Capsaicin to keep critters away
- Dual-action formula repels animals by scent and taste
- 臭鼬不喜欢氨水（ammonia）的味道。把浸泡过氨水的旧破布放在露台或门廊下，可以阻止臭鼬接近。
- 辣椒喷雾剂也可以预防和驱赶臭鼬。
- 狐狸和狗的尿液也能帮助预防臭鼬，因为它们都是臭鼬的天敌。
抓捕臭鼬
如果以上方法都无效，可以自己抓捕臭鼬，需要诱饵和笼子。比较理想的诱饵是花生酱、罐头沙丁鱼、猫食或其他味道很重的食物。笼子 Amazon 上就有得卖。
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Havahart 1030 Live Animal Two-Door Rabbit, Squirrel, Skunk, and Mink Cage Trap
- Constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. One-piece 12-gauge wire mesh.
- Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait. Two spring-loaded doors allow animals to enter from either direction
- Sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches. Solid doors and handle guards protect users during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries.
求助专业人士
求助你家附近的 animal control center，他们有经验也有专业的工具来抓臭鼬。
如何清除臭鼬散发的臭味
如果你或你的宠物不幸近距离中招，可以参考以下方法。
清除衣服上的臭味
将衣服在醋水中（比例为1份醋和4份水）浸泡几个小时，再用水冲洗干净。然后用洗涤剂和半杯小苏打在热水中清洗。建议放在户外晾干，不要使用烘干机（避免把烘干机搞臭）。
清除宠物身上的臭味
Amazon上有专门的出臭味宠物清洗液卖。你也可以按照以下配方自制宠物除臭清洗液：1夸脱3%含量双氧水 + 1/4 Cup 小苏打 + 1茶匙洗碗液。
Skunk-Off Liquid Soaker, 32oz
- Liquid soaker is the smart solution for eliminating bad skunk smells
- Removes skunk odor from dogs, other pets, and fabrics
- Works in minutes and eliminates odor permanently
清除家里的臭味
臭鼬一般不会跟到室内来，但是人和宠物中招后，可能会把臭味带进家里。
- 通风。把门窗、风扇都打开，以保证家里能够全面通风。
- 把醋加热，放在房间各个角落。你可能不喜欢满屋醋味，但当醋味散去时、臭鼬的臭味也会随之而去。
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