We begin bat inspections by performing a thorough inspection of your home and property to identify all probable primary and secondary entry points. Many people believe that bats can only enter their home through an open window or through the chimney. This isn't always the case, though. Bats typically enter through soffit gaps, roof vents, loose or missing roof shingles, warped siding, and small cracks or breaches in brick walls as small as 1/2 inch. Bats can gain enter access to a home via the fascia board.
You'll most likely smell a skunk before seeing one. They tend to leave a slight stench in the areas they frequent during the day, even if they do not spray in your yard. If you smell skunks in the late winter, it's conceivable that neighboring males are competing for female partners.
Round, shallow holes that are completely circular are another evidence of skunks on your property. Skunks are special in that they only dig deep enough to find grubs and other insects that live in the dirt. It's possible that they'll leave tracks in the loose earth. These footsteps resemble those of a cat, however they have five toes instead of four.