The lethal control of wildlife through the use of toxic chemicals is often controversial due to the death of non-target species and alternatives such as the deployment of natural compounds to deter pest species rather than toxic chemicals are receiving more attention. Odours may be used in control...
Cats offered food pieces treated either with water or with scent gland secretions ate fewer of the latter; this result is consistent with the hypothesis that scent gland secretions deter feeding.doi:10.1007/BF00979486Jeannie WrightPaul J. Weldon...
the spray is emitted as an atomized cloud that the pursuer must run through. This usually is enough to deter most predators. When the skunk has a target to focus on, the spray is emitted as a stream directed at the predator’s face. Although accurate to about two metres (more than six...