They also eat rats, mice, and small cottontail rabbits. Skunks become a nuisance when burrowing and feeding habits conflict with humans. They burrow under porches and buildings, and dig small holes in lawns, golf courses, and gardens in search of insect grubs. Garbage left outdoors, bird feeders, and bee hives may cause skunks to begin feeding around your residence. If you encounter a skunk, do not disturb it, or go near it, they may spray you with an offensive odor, or they may attack you if infected by the rabies virus.
Skunks are one of the primary carriers of the rabies virus.
Removal is, normally, done with humane cage traps. May. They have one litter per year, consisting of 3 to 5 young. Raccoons cover a range of 3 to 20 miles. They do not truly hibernate, they just hide in dens and are inactive during severe winter weather. Raccoons are omnivorous, eating both, plant and animal foods.