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    Ohio pro tips for dealing with skunks near your house

    By Tyler Buchanan,

    15 days ago

    "You're going to smell them long before you see them … these stinky animals live right in our neighborhoods, so let's find out how we can co-exist with them." Barbara Ray, Dublin's nature education coordinator, on YouTube .

    What they're spraying: Ray says skunks typically live in woodland areas, but over time have become more comfortable around humans.

    • She offers tips for dealing with skunk traffic around your home:

    🧹 Keep the yard clean. Skunks target berries that fall from trees, along with seeds below bird feeders.

    🐶 Protect Fido. Flick the lights on and off a few times before letting dogs outside at night to shoo away skunks.

    • This prevents them getting startled by your pooch and spraying the yard.

    😲 Don't panic. "Generally, seeing a skunk is not a problem," Ray says. "They really mind their own business for the most part."

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