The Hound originally thought Gurnee was Skunkland, but it appears Zion is starting to rank right up there on the smell-o-meter. But, wait. There's also been complaints from Green Oaks residents about skunky smells. What to do? What to do?
Skunks smell. There's no getting around this fact of animal life. The Hound has had run-ins with skunks and can testify they smell --- bad. There's no correct way to describe the smell of a skunk. It is a mix of urine, ammonia, burning rubber and, well, skunk. It is one mean cologne. It can make one's eyes water and have one embark on a coughing fit.
How to get rid of skunks in your neighborhood? Good luck. The Hound has seen humans try soaking rags in ammonia and laying them around their lawns. Doesn't work. The reason skunks are around is the grubs under one's lawn. The nicer the lawn, usually there's more grubs.
What Zion, Gurnee and Green Oaks needs are more owls. Skunks are a delicacy for owls. They can't smell the creatures. And, since both are night-time predators, well, you get the picture. Give a hoot, invite an owl to dinner. And not takeout at Hooters.
