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 ...

They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, ...

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. Last fall we had a skunk digging in our front yard. It looked liked pigs had been in there. My husband thinks he might have been looking for grubs. Is there anything we could spray on the lawn? We ...

Skunks can cause damage to lawns and gardens as they dig for grubs and other insects. While usually docile, skunks can spray their pungent secretion up to 20 feet when startled. Keeping skunks out of ...

Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...

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 ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Q. Last fall we had a skunk digging in our front yard. It looked liked pigs had been in there. My husband thinks he might have been looking for grubs. Is there anything we could spray on the lawn? We ...