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An unbalancedcompost pilecontaining ripe food scraps will be a magnet to skunks and other scavengers.
The main requirement for nesting is to be hidden, she says.
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Skunks venture to avoid encounters with humans and potential predators.
Skunks also nest to stay warm, give birth, and raise their young.
Feeding pets outdoors will also draw in skunks, possums, and raccoons over time, says Peters.
Only feed a pet as much as it will eat in one sitting to prevent this.
Unsecured trash or open trash bins will also draw in unwanted guests, says Peters.
It’s best to have a can with a secure-fitting lid.
Besides compost, pet food, and garbage, these hungry critters also love bird seed.
They will also steal from your garden if it is not protected.
Its also important to keep your garbage secure with a lid.
Seeing wildlife in your natural spaces is a sign you are creating healthy habitats, says Corrao.
Skunks may be providing small assistance withpest control.
During the growing season, their primary diet includes ground-dwelling insects and other invertebrates."
