Beasts Begone! Striped Skunk
STRIPED SKUNK 
Cat-sized (approximately 8 lb.), with distinctive black fur and prominent longitudinal white stripes. Variability in the size of the stripes; some individuals appear almost white from above. Largely nocturnal. Frequent invader under decks and beneath additions. Occasionally enters basements through open windows or deteriorated foundations.
Access Routes
Open crawl spaces and voids underneath decks and additions can facilitate access.
Entry Sites
Usually enters a structure via deteriorated foundations, open windows, or foundation vents.
Sounds
Thumping made by stamping of feet when agitated. Chattering when frightened.
Fecal Droppings
"Cat-like;" usually 2 to 4 inches long and less than an inch in diameter.
Odor
Distinctive, penetrating, and long lasting.
Hair
Black or white; 1 to 2 1/2 inches long.
Other Signs
Burrowing; "grubbing" (digging up turf for grubs and other food).
Tracks:  Front: 1 - 1 3/4 in. Hind: 1 1/2 - 2 in.
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