Skunks in Fairfax, Virginia

Skunks are a common under-deck and shed-area wildlife issue in Fairfax, Virginia, especially in neighborhoods with crawlspace foundations, open decking, and garden landscaping.

Many Fairfax properties include deck skirting gaps, shed foundations, porch cavities, and crawlspace edges that skunks may use as denning areas.

Grub populations, fallen fruit, and pet food left outdoors can also attract skunks to residential yards.

Seasonal Skunk Activity in Fairfax

Spring skunk activity often involves denning under decks and porches for raising young.

Late summer and fall skunk movement may increase as animals forage for insects and fallen fruit.

Signs of Skunk Activity

Common signs of skunk presence in Fairfax yards may include shallow cone-shaped digging in lawns, burrow openings under deck edges, and strong musky odors.

Deck lattice gaps, shed edges, and foundation seams are frequent skunk den entry locations.

Related Fairfax Wildlife Topics

• Raccoons in crawlspaces and chimneys
• Squirrels in attics and rooflines
• Bird nesting in vents and eaves

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