Skunks pose a threat of spraying, leaving you with another frustration smell problem. Skunks tend to take shelter in sheds and crawl spaces. Depending on specific skunk problem, a professional will choose the best course of action. Skunks are often trapped and relocated. Many times, a professional will naturally force a skunk out of an area by digging a well constructed trench. Trapping or using an exclusion method by a licensed professional is the best course of action for skunks