If you have a problem with wildlife in your East Ridge home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Tennessee wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing Tennessee and East Ridge, and I recommend the following:

Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga
Cell Phone: 423-805-9915

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Hamilton County Animal Services: (423) 624-5302

Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Tennessee also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 423-805-9915 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2022.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Tennessee and Hamilton County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga is a full-service East Ridge wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular East Ridge pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

East Ridge wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Tennessee to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to Tennessee law. We offer East Ridge raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need East Ridge squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most East Ridge exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct East Ridge rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Tennessee is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform East Ridge pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is East Ridge bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a East Ridge trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a East Ridge wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga also provides dead animal removal in East Ridge. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do East Ridge snake removal - most of the snakes in Tennessee are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in East Ridge. And remember, we are a private business, not Hamilton County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (423) 624-5302. Hamilton County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga: 423-805-9915

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East Ridge Pricing Info For Year 2022

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

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East Ridge Wildlife Tip #1:
WHAT IS THE BEST BAIT TO TRAP A MOUSE?

When dealing with a mouse infestation, it's not always easy to know how to proceed, because they can be very agile, cunning little pests that outsmart our feeble attempts at catching them. But this doesn't mean that it's impossible.

After finding the mouse's hiding place and covering up any escape routes that it could use, the next step is to install the traps so that they either catch or kill the mice. If you're going looking to kill the mice and be rid of them quickly, then snap traps are probably the best option. They are easy to set up and quite effective. If you want to just catch them and remove them to free them far away from your home, then a cage trap or an exclusion funnel is the way to go.

Whichever option you choose, the key to success is in the bait. Mice are mainly seed eaters, and when they live in the woods, their diets consist mainly of seeds, nuts, small fruits and plants. But one of the incredible things about these rodents is that they'll adapt to eating almost anything at all. This means that when living in a house, they will raid your pantry and try to chew their way through anything and everything that you leave within their reach.

Because mice tend to adapt their diet to their surroundings, when close to human habitation, they grow extremely fond of high - calorie foods, so sugary and fatty things are high on their list of favorites. Because their sense of smell is very acute, they will sniff out the chocolates, cakes, cookies, cheeses and jerkies hidden away in your pantry, even if they are tightly wrapped, so make sure that they are stored in airtight containers.

While this may be quite a nuisance and a waste of perfectly delicious food, it also means that these will be the perfect baits to put in the traps. Peanut butter is a favorite among mice and adding a seed or two mixed in with it won't hurt; and although it seems like a cliche, so is cheese. Pinches of marshmallows, beef jerky, toast with jam, or small pieces of fruit are also quite effective in luring these rodents in. Other food that have proven quite effective as mice bait are pet food, gumdrops or soft candy, dollops of maple syrup or other sweet syrups, chocolate, bacon, hotdogs or even crackers with butter. They love the sweet and greasy, so whatever may seem like to you like part of a non - healthy diet is a sure way to go.

You could also try your luck with nesting materials like newspaper, dental floss, string or cotton. While this may lure them in when in search for useful things to build their nests with, mice are more often than not, looking for food, and the smell of it may lure them in faster.

East Ridge Wildlife Tip #2:


Tennessee Wildlife Information:

Tennessee State bird: Northern mockingbird, bobwhite quail
State mammal: Raccoon
State reptile: Eastern box turtle
State amphibian: Tennessee cave salamander
State fish: Largemouth bass, channel catfish
State insect: 7-spotted ladybug, European honeybee

Tennessee sometimes gets a reputation for being a land of nothing but flat fields and farms. This is untrue, and comes from the fact it transitions to the center of the country where states like Kansas really are primarily flat farmland. Tennessee is, in fact, full of mountains and lush valleys, having a number of mountain ranges including the Appalachians and the Smokey Mountains. The summers are typically hot and humid, but higher elevations can be quite cold in the winter with significant snowfall. A number of animals make their homes in this state, enjoying the warm weather and comparably milder winters.

This state is actually known for its salamander population in the Smokey Mountain National Park. With over 30 species of salamanders in five different families, the park is considered the salamander capital of the world.

Not surprisingly, since it is the state mammal, raccoons are one of the top nuisance creatures in Tennessee. The masked garbage-raiders are right at home in the state's forests, eventually moving in to invade human homes when it's time to have a family. Homeowners in Tennessee also have to worry about skunks, bats, beavers, muskrats, woodchucks, squirrels, and opossums.

Armadillos also make short work of people's yards. The armadillo, while a quiet and docile animal, is very destructive when it decides to search a yard for grubs, bugs, or worms. Thankfully, these critters are easy to trap, and some areas of Tennessee consider them a delicacy. People must be careful consuming armadillo meat as it can carry leprosy. Despite the concern, there are a number of ways to cook the creature, and most recipes favor the BBQ.

Campers can attest to evidence of the larger animals in Tennessee. Black bear are very common in the mountains, and these large predators can grow to be over 500 pounds. Second to the black bear only in size are the cougars. These large cats are incredibly smart, and very dangerous if they decide to stalk human prey. A problematic cougar can watch a person for days while formulating a plan of attack. Wolves and coyotes are also top carnivores, though wolves are small in number, having just been reintroduced into the state back in the early 1990's.

You can always call Wildlife Pest Control Chattanooga, any time of day, at 423-805-9915, for a price quote for East Ridge wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in East Ridge, TN.