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Popular household remedy for keeping skunks away dismissed as myth by wildlife expert
A wildlife expert dismisses the use of Irish Spring soap as a skunk repellent, calling it a myth. The article highlights that physical barriers and securing trash are more effective solutions for skunk deterrence than scented products like soap.
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