Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...

However, what you are doing isn’t really good for the skunks in the long run. Your skunk friends are starting to rely on you for food and shelter, and in doing so, they are becoming comfortable ...

Sure, skunks are cute, but you don't want them spraying your dog, kids, or you. Take these active solutions to get them out of your yard once and for all.

Growing skunk-repellent plants is one of the easiest and most natural ways of deterring these cute but territorial mammals ...

DEAR JOAN: I love my backdoor skunk. In fact I think I have three of them. I do admit to encouraging them by feeding them. I really love seeing them because they are so cute. In fact, one of them ...

The second reason you should not consider having a pet skunk is because of their food and safety. The first piece of evidence that shows this, is in the same article, Skunks As Pets.

Skunks are carnivores, members of the weasel family. The striped skunk is a furry, ... Their food during cold months consists of fruit, nuts, seeds, mice, shrews, carrion and garbage.

Eliminate any dog or cat food, garbage, fruit, grains, or vegetables accessible to skunks. Remember, they feed at night. Control rodents, since skunks will go hunting for a mouse meal.

Trash and pet food are attractive meal options for urban skunks. Don’t leave pet food unattended. Keep your distance. Skunks will spray humans or pets they perceive as a threat.

Skunks may also venture out if a food source is more readily available while the sun is up, if they have been scared out of their daytime spot or if there is competition for food at night.