These docile little stinkers love nothing more than digging up grubs and other insects. They might be responsible for little digging divots in your lawn. If these annoy you, push the grass back over with your toe. If they frequent your yard and you have a foolhardy dog, give a shout before you let your dog out after dark, and give the skunk a few minutes to hustle away.
The Wildlife Rescue League offers the following advice for skunk problems.
This chapter from the Humane Society of the United States publication, Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife by John Hadidion has additional information:
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