We Asked Pest Pros If Mothballs Get Rid of Skunks and They All Said the Same Thing

We Asked Pest Pros If Mothballs Get Rid of Skunks and They All Said the Same Thing

Karel Bock / Getty ImagesKey PointsSkunks 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 spots and food sources.Skunks can pose a few problems—they can cause you anxiety, worrying about whether your pets and kids may come into contact with them and get sprayed.On the other hand, skunks forage for their …