Remove food sources such as pet food, fallen fruit, garbage, and bird seed
Secure trash cans with tight-fitting lids
Bring pet food indoors at night
Seal openings under decks, sheds, porches, and crawl spaces
Install hardware cloth or fencing around vulnerable areas
Use motion-activated lights or sprinklers
Keep yards clear of brush, wood piles, and debris
Block access after confirming no skunks are inside
Use one-way exclusion doors if skunks are nesting in a den
Contact a licensed wildlife removal professional
Avoid cornering, trapping, or approaching skunks
Keep pets indoors or supervised at night
Call local animal control if the skunk is injured, aggressive, or acting strangely