| Before you buy a skunk deterrent, there are some | | | | by early afternoon or stop feeding your dog outside |
| things you can try that may get rid of the skunks | | | | at all. I would suggest eliminating your compost bin |
| that have made themselves at home in your yard. | | | | for now and making sure your trash is in a very |
| Keep in mind that skunks are opportunistic animals, | | | | secure container. Also, make sure none of the trash |
| they will go where life is easy. Here are some | | | | falls out. Trash and dog food make easy meals that |
| things you can do: | | | | skunks will continue to come back for. Removing a |
| - Get rid of all of their hiding places. Skunks like | | | | reliable food source is a great skunk deterrent that is |
| wood and rock piles. They also may temporarily hide | | | | a big step to get rid of skunks. |
| in leaf piles and tree stumps with openings. They | | | | - Close and secure your garage and sheds. These |
| especially like to live under your front porch! Make | | | | dark places provide perfect corners and hiding places |
| sure there is not an opening, no matter how small. | | | | for skunks. |
| They can get into small spaces and actually prefer | | | | Once you take care of all of these potential |
| them. | | | | attractions, your skunk may leave for another yard |
| - Eliminate their food sources. Skunks will eat left | | | | that presents easier opportunities. This may work |
| over dog food. They will get into your trash and | | | | before you have to purchase a store-bought skunk |
| compost piles. Make sure all dog food is picked up | | | | deterrent. |