Greenwich skunks are omnivores and scavengers of opportunity. They will eat whatever they can get their paws on. When they live in rural areas this means that they eat berries, seeds and insects. In urban areas they are unable to find the food they would naturally choose. They then turn to garbage cans to feed themselves.



Keeping them out of your trash.
• Make sure that there are no loose garbage bags. They have strong claws and easily rip it open. Put all of your bags into sturdy trash cans.
• Close the bins well. You can use a cement block to weigh it down. It will stop the skunk from getting to the trash.
• Buy an animal proof trash can. It enables you to lock the lid and will keep all sorts of scavengers out.
• Spray Connecticut skunk repellent. You can purchase a variety of repellents that will keep skunks away. You will need to reapply every few weeks to keep the scent fresh.
• Take pet food inside. The main reason that skunks enter your property is that they smell food. Take your pet’s food inside to keep skunks out of your yard.
• Put your garbage cans in the garage or shed. If the Greenwich skunks cannot access it they will stop coming back. The best way to keep skunks away from your garbage cans is to keep them out of your yard.

Keeping Greenwich skunks out.
• Close all access points that allow them to enter. You can do this by fencing in your property.
• Put all appealing foods away. This includes pet food, bird feeders and trash cans.
• Use motion activated lights. Skunks do not like bright lights. By installing bright lights, you may be able to keep them from entering your property.
• Motion activated sprinklers. When the skunk enters the area, a sprinkler will be activated. This will cause them to flee.
• Close up all holes where they can nest. Make sure that they cannot gain access to sheds, garages or crawl spaces.
• Remove fruit once it falls from trees. The smell will attract Connecticut skunks as fruit is a major part of their diet.
• Cut back tall hedges and bushes. This will eliminate spaces for them to hide. Skunks will not approach humans if they do not have to. They will choose a place to hide until the coast is clear.

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