DEAR JOAN: I’m sure I’m just one more person complaining about the lawn getting torn up by a young skunk, but please, we need help. We tried leaving the lights on, but this just made it easier for the ...

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: 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 ...

Your lawn might look damaged overnight. Small holes or torn sod suggest wildlife. Skunks dig tiny cone-shaped holes for bugs.

Skunks are one of those wildlife pests capable of upsetting even the calmest of landowners. They stink, and their presence alone is quite annoying. A skunk living on your property will dig several ...

What is digging holes in my lawn? The holes aren’t deep but it’s making a muddy mess. Skunks and raccoons will dig for grubs this time of year. Usually holes are so widely scattered and shallow that ...

Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you’re doing. “They’re ...