Smelly Skunks

They will only defend themselves when cornered or attacked. They have poor eye-sight and often just backing away slowly and quietly will avoid an encounter. Skunks eat insects primarily also fruits, nuts, and small rodents. Skunks will den in tree cavities, brush piles, old stumps and abandoned burrows. But in urban areas, porches, sheds, crawl spaces, culverts, and wood piles serve well as dens.

Prevention is the key to co-existing

• Never attempt to feed any wildlife as doing so causes them to they lose their fear of humans
• Maintain sheds and garages to prevent unwelcome tenants
• Block off access under porches, decks and crawl spaces
• Remove wood and brush piles
• Be sure you are not feeding skunks without knowing! Check that:
  • Garbage bins and composts are secured
  • Fruit fallen from trees is not left on the ground
  • Bird feeders are not overflowing with seeds
  • Pets are fed inside and no pet food is left outside
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