Remove food sources
Secure trash cans with tight lids
Feed pets indoors
Clean up fallen fruit and birdseed
Store pet food inside
Seal openings under decks, sheds, and porches
Block access to crawl spaces
Install motion-activated lights
Use motion-activated sprinklers
Keep grass short and brush cleared
Remove woodpiles and debris
Use fencing buried a few inches underground
Apply commercial skunk repellents as directed
Use ammonia-soaked rags near problem areas
Use predator urine repellents if appropriate
Avoid leaving standing water
Close off den sites before skunks settle in
Contact wildlife control for persistent problems