They’re most known for their ability to spray musk when threatened – they can spray with accuracy up to 15 feet, and the rotten egg smell is detectable up to a mile away.

Why does skunk spray smell so bad—and why is it so hard to get rid of? In this video, we break down the science behind one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms. From the chemistry of ...

3. Don’t hose it down Spraying the dog with water only increases the chance of washing the spray into an open cut where it can sting. Also, skunk spray smells worse when it gets wet.

And, of course, no one wants to be assailed by a skunk’s pungent spray. If you suspect a skunk problem, check out these steps to identify and eliminate skunks to protect your home and garden.

Skunk Off and similar preparations containing neutroleum alpha, available from some pet stores, are effective. 1 quart 3% peroxide, 1/4 c baking soda, 1 tbs. liquid hand soap.

Skunk spray gets its smell from thiol, an oily sulfur compound that skunks produce in their anal glands. Thiol is oil based, which explains why rinsing does little to nothing for getting rid of ...