skunks

Vermont begins a second round of rabies vaccine bait distribution on August 1, targeting wild animals like raccoons and skunks. The effort, coordinated by the Vermont Department of Health and USDA Wildlife Services, aims to combat rising rabies cases, with 915,700 baits to be dropped across 10 counties and parts of neighboring states.

A foster mother is accused of swapping a child with a monkey, with her daughter alleging a 'house of horrors' where skunks, parrots, and coatis lived alongside 200 children. New claims from the daughter describe the chaotic environment involving multiple animals and a large number of children.

A popular household remedy for keeping skunks away is dismissed as a myth by wildlife experts. Experts recommend physical alterations and sealing animal den areas as the wisest long-term solutions.

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.