These masked bandits are adapting to human neighborhoods faster than homeowners can figure out how to deal with them.

Spotting a skunk waddling across your perfectly manicured lawn used to be a rare suburban event that sent families scrambling indoors and pets running for cover. These days, skunk sightings in residential areas have become so common that many neighborhoods have their own resident populations who treat backyard sheds like luxury condos and garbage cans like all-night diners. The reasons behind this furry invasion might surprise you, and the solutions require more strategy than simply hoping they’ll move along.



