We asked pest pros to share whether mothballs really repel skunks or not, ... Aaron Carlson has 15 years of pest control experience and a Bachelor of Science in zoology/animal biology.

The strong scent of mothballs is thought to repel skunks, but these chemical pesticides might not be the best option to keep ...

Trapping skunks isn’t the easiest job — Ferguson and his colleagues made six trips to Mexico while researching spotted skunks and never caught one. And if you do trap one, you’re bound to be ...

White vinegar and baking soda. White vinegar can combat skunk scents in carpets, while baking soda will help neutralize odors in clothing. “Bowls of vinegar around the house can act as a deodorizer," ...

Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters.

Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters.

There are risks to live trapping. Caged skunks can spray you, so you’ll have to cover the trap with a tarp so the skunk can’t see what’s going on.