If you have a problem with wildlife in your Maryville 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 Maryville, and I recommend the following:

Critter Control
Cell Phone: 865-444-7745

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Blount County Animal Services: (865) 681-2241

Critter Control 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 Critter Control 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 865-444-7745 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 Blount 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



Critter Control is a full-service Maryville wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Maryville pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Critter Control 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.

Maryville 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 Maryville raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Critter Control. 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 Maryville 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 Maryville 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 Maryville 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 Maryville pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Maryville 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 Maryville trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Maryville 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. Critter Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Critter Control. 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. Critter Control also provides dead animal removal in Maryville. 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 Maryville 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 Maryville. And remember, we are a private business, not Blount County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (865) 681-2241. Blount County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Critter Control: 865-444-7745

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Maryville 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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Maryville Wildlife Tip #1:
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED TO TRAP A MOUSE?

Most people love animals and have them as pets. Dogs, cats, hamsters and bunnies are just some of the furry species that are so beloved by humans. So why is it so bad when raccoons, squirrels or mice decided to move in with you? While these small woodland creatures may seem very cute and cuddly, the fact is that they are wild animals and are not domesticated. They can be dangerous and carry deadly diseases, as well as quite destructive to the structure of your house.

The most common of these invasions is of course, mice. They are quite abundant and boldly curious, making them the perfect explorers of homes; getting rid of them can be a tricky problem to tackle because they get everywhere. You can always call a pest control company to come and take care of the problem for you, they have the trained professionals and special equipment needed to handle this kind of situation. But you can also decide to deal with it yourself.

If you do decide that you're going to hunt and trap the mice yourself, you must make sure that you have the proper equipment in order to prevent accidents or infections from unwanted diseases.

You will need to identify the points of access and the location of the nests first, so gloves, a facemask, a lamp and maybe a ladder will be necessary to inspect every nook and cranny of your attic, crawl space, basement and tight corners. Once you've done this, then make sure to have on hand whatever tools needed to cover up those access points. Using wood will not work because the mice will just chew right through it; steel or thick metal is a better idea, and screwing it into place will guarantee that that hole is boarded up for good.

Trapping the mice is of course, the essential part of this whole mission. You can use snap traps; cage traps of exclusion funnels are probably the best way to go. Glue traps or poison are not recommended because they don't act quickly and the mouse can suffer for hours before dying. This also means that, with the poison, the mouse will have time to scamper off to a safe hiding place and will end up dying in a hard to reach corner of your house where you'll have trouble retrieving it.

After you have removed all the mice from your house, you will need to do a thorough cleaning of the all the places where the mice might have been. Attics should be completely decontaminated, and pantries should be rid of any food with ripped or torn packaging. For this you'll need plastic bags, enzyme - based cleaners and, if you can get it, an electric atomizer sprayer to make sure that all the small hard - to - reach corners are properly sanitized.

Maryville 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 Critter Control, any time of day, at 865-444-7745, for a price quote for Maryville wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Maryville, TN.