Cover fish ponds at night or install an electric fence. If These Don't Work Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for advice. They must also be released in appropriate habitat that isn't near human habitation. To Top of Page Living with Skunks Distinguishing Characteristics Skunks are extremely easy to recognize. They are almost exclusively nocturnal.
Benefits Provided Skunks eat rodents and insects.
While most skunks are healthy and harmless, skunks may carry rabies. Never touch a wild skunk. If you find an injured skunk, call a local wildlife rehabilitation group rather than attempting to capture the animal yourself. House Modifications Seal any entries into crawl spaces, porches, or other potential denning areas. In spring and summer, be especially careful that no baby skunks are present.