They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, your yard.

Q: I keep finding mysterious holes all over my lawn. How do I determine what type of animal is digging holes in my yard? A: There are many different animals that could be digging in a homeowner’s ...

Every other Friday on Morning Edition, Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown tackles a question from a listener. Cindy from Chichester asks: "Every year I have a skunk that comes around and makes divots all ...

Q. Last fall we had a skunk digging in our front yard. It looked liked pigs had been in there. My husband thinks he might have been looking for grubs. Is there anything we could spray on the lawn? We ...

Q. Last fall we had a skunk digging in our front yard. It looked liked pigs had been in there. My husband thinks he might have been looking for grubs. Is there anything we could spray on the lawn? We ...

These foul critters can be a nuisance. Handle them smartly with these tips. If your yard has been smelling extra pungent lately, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks can do more than bring foul odors, ...

Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden. Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in ...

ARKANSAS, USA — Although skunks may seem adorable from a distance, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) categorizes the odor-filled wildlife species as a nuisance. The mostly nocturnal ...