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Does Compost Attract Skunks. Is your trash container securely covered? Make sure enclosures don’t have any gaps or holes providing access. Is an open compost pile, pet food or a bird feeder attracting the skunks? Discover how composting can make your garden thrive while minimizing the risk of attracting unwanted animals. However, you might not want a constant light illuminating your garden all night long. No dog to worry about getting sprayed (for now). Trail cam picked up 41 pics of skunk in the compost last night. There's too much food waste in your compost “skunks are opportunistic omnivores and prone to scavenging,” says thomas peters, serenbe’s director of landscape and horticulture. Should we do anything about this or not a big deal? If you compost in an open bin, this delicious mixture of fruit and vegetable scraps may prove irresistible to skunks. It’s true that outdoor compost piles and bins can be a draw for wildlife—be it bears, rats, raccoons, skunks, opossums or some. Fruits and veggies in your garden can act as skunk bait, so try surrounding your crops with a low fence. Skunks have eyes that work best in the dark at night. Skunks, like other pests, are attracted to food sources, so make sure your trash and compost bins are secure with airtight lids. Invest in a closed compost tumbler, or add a sturdy lid and bungee cords to keep skunks from raising the cover.

It’s true that outdoor compost piles and bins can be a draw for wildlife—be it bears, rats, raccoons, skunks, opossums or some. Trail cam picked up 41 pics of skunk in the compost last night. Discover how composting can make your garden thrive while minimizing the risk of attracting unwanted animals. However, you might not want a constant light illuminating your garden all night long. Skunks, like other pests, are attracted to food sources, so make sure your trash and compost bins are secure with airtight lids. No dog to worry about getting sprayed (for now). Skunks have eyes that work best in the dark at night. “an unbalanced compost pile containing ripe food scraps will be a magnet to skunks and other scavengers.” If you compost in an open bin, this delicious mixture of fruit and vegetable scraps may prove irresistible to skunks. There's too much food waste in your compost “skunks are opportunistic omnivores and prone to scavenging,” says thomas peters, serenbe’s director of landscape and horticulture.

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Does Compost Attract Skunks Skunks have eyes that work best in the dark at night. Invest in a closed compost tumbler, or add a sturdy lid and bungee cords to keep skunks from raising the cover. It’s true that outdoor compost piles and bins can be a draw for wildlife—be it bears, rats, raccoons, skunks, opossums or some. “an unbalanced compost pile containing ripe food scraps will be a magnet to skunks and other scavengers.” Fruits and veggies in your garden can act as skunk bait, so try surrounding your crops with a low fence. However, you might not want a constant light illuminating your garden all night long. Make sure enclosures don’t have any gaps or holes providing access. Skunks, like other pests, are attracted to food sources, so make sure your trash and compost bins are secure with airtight lids. Should we do anything about this or not a big deal? Skunks have eyes that work best in the dark at night. There's too much food waste in your compost “skunks are opportunistic omnivores and prone to scavenging,” says thomas peters, serenbe’s director of landscape and horticulture. Trail cam picked up 41 pics of skunk in the compost last night. Discover how composting can make your garden thrive while minimizing the risk of attracting unwanted animals. No dog to worry about getting sprayed (for now). If you compost in an open bin, this delicious mixture of fruit and vegetable scraps may prove irresistible to skunks. Is your trash container securely covered?