Popular household remedy for keeping skunks away dismissed as myth by wildlife expert

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A widespread belief that ammonia-soaked rags repel skunks doesn't actually work, according to wildlife experts. The popular household remedy has circulated for years as a cheap, easy deterrent, but researchers say there's no scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness. Instead, experts recommend physical barriers, sealing gaps under porches, securing trash cans, and removing food sources, as the only reliable long-term solutions to keep skunks away from homes and property.